2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · BD04 HFF
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 162,290 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD04 HFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 162,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD04 HFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BD04 HFF) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
BD04 HFF Mileage History
- 28/09/2022157,466 mi
- 03/07/2024159,433 mi+1,967 mi
- 03/07/2024159,433 mi
- 22/08/2025162,290 mi+2,857 mi
Average of roughly 1,664 miles per year across 4 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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