2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · G4 YRO
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 24,134 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G4 YRO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 24,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G4 YRO Mileage History
- 20/11/20074,900 mi
- 11/08/200914,395 mi+9,495 mi
- 20/08/201017,123 mi+2,728 mi
- 10/08/201117,966 mi+843 mi
- 01/09/201217,995 mi+29 mi
- 25/07/201418,594 mi+599 mi
- 03/10/201559,257 mi+40,663 mi
- 03/10/201520,923 mi-38,334 mi
- 02/11/201623,916 mi+2,993 mi
- 21/10/201724,075 mi+159 mi
- 02/09/202524,134 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 1,081 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G4 YRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (G4 YRO) between November 2007 and September 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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