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C1 OWT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,901 mi
Last recorded138,901 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 OWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 138,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 138,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 138,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 138,159 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 138,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 137,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 135,952 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,874 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 121,459 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cut

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2015 121,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre starting to split inner side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,735 miles

offside front coilspring broken but secure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 115,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 111,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,022 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,913 miles

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

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

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 OWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C1 OWT, 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 OWT registered?

C1 OWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is C1 OWT safe to buy?

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