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CP04 SXR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 SXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,281 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,617 miles

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

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,600 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,612 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 84,316 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 84,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,189 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,890 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fited

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,961 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,022 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,879 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 17 Jun 2011 70,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,011 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 31,387 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 SXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXR, 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 CP04 SXR registered?

CP04 SXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is CP04 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP04 SXR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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