2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · SP54 MSN
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 91,009 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP54 MSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 91,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP54 MSN 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 (SP54 MSN) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom ball joint on shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom ball joint on shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SP54 MSN Mileage History
- 24/10/202286,915 mi
- 15/05/202487,504 mi+589 mi
- 15/05/202487,504 mi
- 16/05/202590,819 mi+3,315 mi
- 30/05/202591,009 mi+190 mi
Average of roughly 1,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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