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CU54 OND

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,271 mi
Last recorded130,271 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 130,271 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel inner wheel has been professionally repaired .

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 130,271 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel inner wheel has been professionally repaired .

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel has been professionally repaired.

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,886 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Alloy Wheel has been professionally repaired.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,886 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Alloy Wheel has been professionally repaired.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 125,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 122,838 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 119,994 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 119,991 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 113,119 miles

both rear to front brake pipes starting to rust

chips in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2017 113,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and pitted (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear to front brake pipes starting to rust

chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2016 102,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,982 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,757 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,090 miles

fluid leak n/s/f corner

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,134 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,849 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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CU54 OND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU54 OND, 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 CU54 OND registered?

CU54 OND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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