2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · WO04 ACV

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 25 February 2025 at 47,682 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no emerging mechanical concerns across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 47,682 miles against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 2,167 miles per year. The DVSA entries confirm light use: the car covered only 1,030 miles between the February 2021 test at 41,726 miles and the February 2022 test at 43,155 miles, and just 1,956 miles across the full 2024 to 2025 period. No gaps exist in the annual testing, and the clean sheets suggest the previous keeper maintained statutory inspections without lapse. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components and corroded brake calipers that a static MOT bay check may not reveal under load. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the SL from age-related structural corrosion checks on subframes and sills. The drivetrain and exhaust emissions have shown no fault across five tests, implying consistent basic care. Verify the service history matches the low mileage claim and confirm tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals reflect the same discipline before purchase.