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CN04 MBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 MBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,124 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 56,420 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,375 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,289 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,318 miles

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

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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CN04 MBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CN04 MBN, 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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CN04 MBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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