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D12 CWW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,517 mi
Last recorded90,517 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 90,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,444 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Forward (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,036 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively been standing /faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively been standing /faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,841 miles

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

Rear both brake flexs corrosion on ferruls

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,947 miles

Front both front tyres cracking /perished in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2019 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres cracking /perished in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/age related cracks within tread area

Offside Front tyre perished/age related cracks within tread area

Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre perished/age related cracks within tread area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perished/age related cracks within tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,070 miles

Nearside WASHER JET PART BLOCKED

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,486 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,899 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,255 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,326 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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D12 CWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D12 CWW, 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 D12 CWW registered?

D12 CWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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