£2,010
2004 MERCEDES SL 350 R230 AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 491
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2004 Mercedes SL 350 (R230) with 113,387 miles features a 3724cc engine, dark blue leather interior, and factory satnav. It requires recommissioning due to a failed MoT and shows 12 former keepers.
Condition
5
The car needs recommissioning due to failing its MoT, mainly due to tires. It also has 12 former keepers and high mileage, indicating considerable use and potential wear.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB2304672F076180
Chassis No:
Odometer:
113,387 miles
DC04
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Mercedes SL 350 (R230) has a dark blue leather interior with factory satnav, and comes with a good stack of maintenance receipts.
It was purchased by the vendor from one of our sales in 2023, and has seen little use since then.
It recently failed an MoT, due mainly to its tyres, so recommissioning will be required.
The odometer is showing 113,387 miles.
The car is also accompanied by a spare key, old MoT certificates, and current & previous V5Cs indicating 12 former keepers.
It was first registered on 7th April 2004.
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Points of note
£2,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Nov 27 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
113,380 miles
Registration Date
2004-04-07
MOT History
Failed
On Nov 27 2025 with 113,380 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 4 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 06 2022 with 111,445 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Sep 26 2022 with 111,443 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Sep 16 2021 with 108,997 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 08 2020 with 105,373 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2019 with 101,952 miles
Failed
On Nov 26 2019 with 101,952 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Failed
On Nov 21 2019 with 101,947 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Passed
On Oct 15 2018 with 100,584 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 15 2017 with 98,033 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3
Passed
On Sep 27 2016 with 93,548 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front fog light cracked
Passed
On Mar 17 2016 with 91,084 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 05 2015 with 84,188 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Mar 10 2014 with 77,137 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Failed
On Mar 03 2014 with 77,103 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Feb 25 2013 with 70,461 miles
Failed
On Mar 05 2012 with 63,777 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 05 2012 with 63,777 miles
Passed
On Mar 07 2011 with 54,574 miles
Failed
On Mar 07 2011 with 54,574 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 17 2010 with 42,738 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2009 with 27,151 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2008 with 25,749 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2007 with 19,514 miles
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