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CF04 XCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,429 mi
Last recorded50,429 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 50,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,414 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 33,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,233 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,108 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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CF04 XCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XCZ, 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 CF04 XCZ registered?

CF04 XCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CF04 XCZ safe to buy?

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