2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · RX54 ONT
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 85,384 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX54 ONT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 85,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX54 ONT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (RX54 ONT) between September 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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 (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RX54 ONT Mileage History
- 11/09/200720,364 mi
- 16/07/200825,893 mi+5,529 mi
- 21/07/200940,074 mi+14,181 mi
- 02/07/201054,071 mi+13,997 mi
- 19/08/201156,080 mi+2,009 mi
- 21/08/201257,531 mi+1,451 mi
- 22/08/201359,755 mi+2,224 mi
- 22/08/201463,080 mi+3,325 mi
- 01/09/201564,748 mi+1,668 mi
- 27/08/201672,432 mi+7,684 mi
- 10/10/201780,957 mi+8,525 mi
- 17/11/201882,367 mi+1,410 mi
- 07/04/202075,239 mi-7,128 mi
- 25/06/202284,531 mi+9,292 mi
- 18/05/202685,380 mi+849 mi
- 19/05/202685,384 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,480 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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