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5 DCR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 93,315 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose rubbing against the wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,365 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 78,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,046 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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5 DCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 5 DCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 DCR registered?

5 DCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is 5 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 DCR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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