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BD04 CZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 CZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,304 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 84,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads grinding on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired bearing collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,767 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,699 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 78,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension unit ball joint slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 61,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,398 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)

vehicle under panels fitted

Fail 24 May 2012 56,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

vehicle under panels fitted

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 11 May 2011 48,149 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 38,831 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2010 38,831 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 26,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,241 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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BD04 CZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD04 CZY, 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 BD04 CZY registered?

BD04 CZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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