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CP04 CYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface scored outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball jiont (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,221 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,496 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under-trays fitted obscuring view to testable components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,496 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under-trays fitted obscuring view to testable components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,123 miles

slight wear o/s/f tyre inner edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,996 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 30 Jun 2011 36,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,181 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,592 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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CP04 CYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 CP04 CYF, 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 CP04 CYF registered?

CP04 CYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is CP04 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP04 CYF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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