2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · RY04 FHA
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 103,527 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY04 FHA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 103,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 FHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (RY04 FHA) between June 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
RY04 FHA Mileage History
- 15/06/200734,819 mi
- 06/06/200850,133 mi+15,314 mi
- 25/06/200962,609 mi+12,476 mi
- 24/06/201067,488 mi+4,879 mi
- 20/07/201170,212 mi+2,724 mi
- 25/07/201272,216 mi+2,004 mi
- 11/07/201372,493 mi+277 mi
- 24/07/201474,099 mi+1,606 mi
- 14/07/201575,340 mi+1,241 mi
- 15/07/201575,344 mi+4 mi
- 12/07/201679,185 mi+3,841 mi
- 24/07/201782,737 mi+3,552 mi
- 04/07/201885,486 mi+2,749 mi
- 18/07/201989,311 mi+3,825 mi
- 05/08/202091,807 mi+2,496 mi
- 03/08/202193,094 mi+1,287 mi
- 29/07/202294,883 mi+1,789 mi
- 22/03/202395,902 mi+1,019 mi
- 03/04/202499,272 mi+3,370 mi
- 03/04/202499,272 mi
- 11/08/202599,913 mi+641 mi
- 15/08/2026103,527 mi+3,614 mi
Average of roughly 3,585 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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