2004 Mercedes SL 3.7L Petrol · XIB 811
2004 Mercedes SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 71,789 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3724cc
XIB 811 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 71,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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XIB 811 Mileage History
- 13/01/202361,895 mi
- 08/01/202466,326 mi+4,431 mi
- 11/01/202466,326 mi
- 28/01/202570,068 mi+3,742 mi
- 19/01/202671,789 mi+1,721 mi
Average of roughly 3,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XIB 811 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 (XIB 811) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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