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28 OCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes corroded, especially the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes are corroding but the front to rear pipes are in very poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,183 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 87,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,596 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,529 miles

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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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28 OCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 OCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 28 OCF registered?

28 OCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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