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C1 NVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,048 mi
Last recorded74,048 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 74,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 74,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 74,025 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 74,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 73,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 73,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 71,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 66,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2015 66,625 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,197 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,151 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 50,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance

front discs on the service limit strong advise

rear discs very close to service strong advise

wheel surfaces poor

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,054 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,054 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

Pass 26 May 2007 28,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 28,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C1 NVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C1 NVW, 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 C1 NVW registered?

C1 NVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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