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CU04 PZN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,388 mi
Last recorded84,388 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 PZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass tarnished

Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside mirror glass tarnished

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,097 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking with age

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 14 May 2018 68,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres cracking with age

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Rear brake imbalance 21%. Nearside higher

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 13 May 2017 64,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,922 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,922 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,599 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,599 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,590 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,772 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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CU04 PZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU04 PZN, 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 CU04 PZN registered?

CU04 PZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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