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D3 CLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 126,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 115,651 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 111,878 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 102,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,998 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,998 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,022 miles

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

Front nsf and osf brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,329 miles

Slight power steering leak from pipes

Fail 23 Jun 2016 90,329 miles

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

Slight power steering leak from pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 63,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake discs grooved

Pass 21 May 2010 58,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,620 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,666 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

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

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

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

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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D3 CLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D3 CLV, 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 D3 CLV registered?

D3 CLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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