2004 Mercedes SL 3.7L Petrol · TO02 STV
2004 Mercedes SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 47,936 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
TO02 STV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 47,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TO02 STV 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 (TO02 STV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Tailgate component insecure boot latches failed operation. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
TO02 STV Mileage History
- 07/09/202337,722 mi
- 10/09/202443,530 mi+5,808 mi
- 23/09/202443,537 mi+7 mi
- 11/10/202547,936 mi+4,399 mi
- 14/10/202547,936 mi
Average of roughly 4,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (TO02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as TO02STV.
NISSAN
QASHQAI
BMW
M240I XDRIVE AUTO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
BMW
218
PEUGEOT
3008
TOYOTA
RAV4 DYNAMIC PHEV AUTO
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
MINI
COOPER
VOLVO
XC90
SUZUKI
GSF600
TOYOTA
RAV4
MERCEDES SL Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.