2004 Mercedes SL 3.7L Petrol · AF04 XSE
2004 Mercedes SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 163,589 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2020.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF04 XSE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2019
- 163,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 XSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes Sl (AF04 XSE) between January 2007 and January 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
AF04 XSE Mileage History
- 29/01/200722,214 mi
- 30/01/200722,216 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/200841,017 mi+18,801 mi
- 19/01/200960,741 mi+19,724 mi
- 25/01/201080,380 mi+19,639 mi
- 28/01/201080,577 mi+197 mi
- 24/01/2011101,063 mi+20,486 mi
- 27/01/2012119,978 mi+18,915 mi
- 22/01/2013133,870 mi+13,892 mi
- 27/01/2014142,741 mi+8,871 mi
- 27/01/2014142,741 mi
- 27/01/2015147,578 mi+4,837 mi
- 28/01/2016153,277 mi+5,699 mi
- 10/01/2017156,214 mi+2,937 mi
- 10/01/2017156,214 mi
- 23/01/2018160,457 mi+4,243 mi
- 18/01/2019163,424 mi+2,967 mi
- 29/01/2019163,589 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 11,781 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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