2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · HAH 604T
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 108,078 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HAH 604T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 108,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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HAH 604T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (HAH 604T) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (outer”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HAH 604T Mileage History
- 13/02/2024106,222 mi
- 15/02/2024106,224 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/2025106,904 mi+680 mi
- 07/02/2025106,912 mi+8 mi
- 11/02/2026108,078 mi+1,166 mi
Average of roughly 930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
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