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CP54 MUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,288 mi
Last recorded144,288 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 144,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 126,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Lower Outer ball joint dust cover glued but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 119,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 119,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 114,134 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 114,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 110,990 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 110,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 106,173 miles

Rear heat shield one clip missing

Pass 16 May 2018 102,919 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges & stepped (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 102,919 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges & stepped (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise when spun

Pass 24 May 2017 97,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 85,410 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 75,952 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to fully see rear brake pipes due to under covers.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,356 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,304 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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CP54 MUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP54 MUB, 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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CP54 MUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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