2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · W16 ADL
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 75,543 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W16 ADL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 75,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W16 ADL Mileage History
- 09/07/200722,293 mi
- 26/06/200825,813 mi+3,520 mi
- 01/07/200930,543 mi+4,730 mi
- 21/06/201034,440 mi+3,897 mi
- 25/03/201138,114 mi+3,674 mi
- 19/03/201243,103 mi+4,989 mi
- 08/03/201347,674 mi+4,571 mi
- 18/02/201451,499 mi+3,825 mi
- 02/02/201554,264 mi+2,765 mi
- 20/01/201657,139 mi+2,875 mi
- 09/08/201764,833 mi+7,694 mi
- 11/08/201764,833 mi
- 07/08/201870,646 mi+5,813 mi
- 11/11/201973,847 mi+3,201 mi
- 28/10/202073,994 mi+147 mi
- 28/10/202073,994 mi
- 12/03/202574,074 mi+80 mi
- 16/03/202675,543 mi+1,469 mi
Average of roughly 2,850 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
W16 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (W16 ADL) between July 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 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 (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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