CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD04 GCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,921 mi
Last recorded49,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,921 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 45,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 43,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 43,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,958 miles

oil leak from transmission

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,854 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,585 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,585 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,387 miles

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,347 miles

All Tyres Starting To Perish

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Wiper Blades Worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,343 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING BECAUSE OF AGE OF TYRE .

Fail 14 May 2012 20,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to perish

fuel filter bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2011 19,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,210 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD04 GCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GCF, 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

How do I check the history of BD04 GCF?

You can check the full history of BD04 GCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD04 GCF registered?

BD04 GCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is BD04 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 GCF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD04 GCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD04 GCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.