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553 DOL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,989 mi
Last recorded36,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 DOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 36,989 miles

inner sidewalls of front tyres split

Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,985 miles

front tyres have splits on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,825 miles

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres splits on inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,797 miles

nearside rear tyre splits inner sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,749 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 34,756 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 34,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,660 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,920 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,616 miles

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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553 DOL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 553 DOL, 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 553 DOL registered?

553 DOL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is 553 DOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 DOL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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