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2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,958 mi
Last recorded55,958 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 BN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 55,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,174 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 49,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wipers poor

both registration plates not made to british standards

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,832 miles

front and rear number plate letters/numbers prodominatly black

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,048 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,250 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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59 BN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 59 BN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 59 BN registered?

59 BN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is 59 BN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 BN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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