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CF04 GWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,065 mi
Last recorded55,065 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,065 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,183 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,491 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 49,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,393 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 39,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre = 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s front fog lamp inop

oil leak from transmission

Fail 16 Mar 2007 21,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front fog lamp inop

oil leak from transmission

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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CF04 GWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CF04 GWE, 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 CF04 GWE registered?

CF04 GWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is CF04 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF04 GWE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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