2004 Mercedes SL 3.7L Petrol · RA53 HSN
2004 Mercedes SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 134,198 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3724cc
RA53 HSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 134,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA53 HSN Mileage History
- 18/02/2022114,360 mi
- 27/02/2023125,826 mi+11,466 mi
- 04/06/2024133,960 mi+8,134 mi
- 07/06/2024133,960 mi
- 31/07/2025134,198 mi+238 mi
Average of roughly 5,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA53 HSN 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 Sl (RA53 HSN) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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