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3000 DE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,876 mi
Last recorded90,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3000 DE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,876 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,141 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,361 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,487 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 58,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,247 miles

Advise brake warning lamp on in need of attention !

Advise nsr tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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3000 DE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3000 DE, 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 3000 DE registered?

3000 DE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is 3000 DE safe to buy?

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