DVLA verified

MOT valid

2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL5.0L Petrol

R8 SHX

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL? It's a Petrol with a 4966cc engine showing 97,812 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 27/02/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 97,812
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 4966cc

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/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2004, this Mercedes-Benz Sl with plate R8 SHX has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2023.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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