2004 Mercedes SL 5.4L Petrol · VB04 AMG
2004 Mercedes SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 99,103 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VB04 AMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 99,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VB04 AMG 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 (VB04 AMG) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i”.
VB04 AMG Mileage History
- 07/05/202293,473 mi
- 09/05/202293,473 mi
- 21/09/202394,677 mi+1,204 mi
- 20/12/202496,005 mi+1,328 mi
- 15/12/202599,103 mi+3,098 mi
Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 5 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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