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B4 DAB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 91,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 91,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,821 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 90,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,711 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 87,711 miles

Brake performance not tested all (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,928 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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B4 DAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B4 DAB, 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 B4 DAB registered?

B4 DAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is B4 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 DAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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