2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · VU04 DWG
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 76,589 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 DWG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 76,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU04 DWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (VU04 DWG) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VU04 DWG Mileage History
- 29/04/202273,246 mi
- 05/05/202375,022 mi+1,776 mi
- 18/02/202576,003 mi+981 mi
- 01/04/202676,589 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 852 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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