2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · M90 CAH
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 90,213 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M90 CAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 90,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M90 CAH Mileage History
- 30/08/202388,378 mi
- 29/08/202489,026 mi+648 mi
- 08/09/202589,659 mi+633 mi
- 08/09/202589,659 mi
- 27/08/202690,213 mi+554 mi
Average of roughly 613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M90 CAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M90 CAH) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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