2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · 3 WJA
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 97,652 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 WJA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 97,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 WJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (3 WJA) between May 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
3 WJA Mileage History
- 16/05/200734,308 mi
- 16/05/200849,060 mi+14,752 mi
- 15/05/200958,087 mi+9,027 mi
- 19/05/201070,424 mi+12,337 mi
- 01/06/201178,389 mi+7,965 mi
- 09/06/201285,045 mi+6,656 mi
- 11/06/201285,056 mi+11 mi
- 17/04/201386,488 mi+1,432 mi
- 10/04/201488,569 mi+2,081 mi
- 22/04/201589,464 mi+895 mi
- 22/04/201589,464 mi
- 05/05/201690,601 mi+1,137 mi
- 03/05/201791,428 mi+827 mi
- 11/05/201893,897 mi+2,469 mi
- 10/07/201995,371 mi+1,474 mi
- 14/07/202095,907 mi+536 mi
- 28/07/202196,149 mi+242 mi
- 30/08/202296,949 mi+800 mi
- 20/05/202497,491 mi+542 mi
- 17/10/202597,652 mi+161 mi
Average of roughly 3,438 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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