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DAS 1

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,711 mi
Last recorded59,711 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAS 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,711 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch areas corroding slightly

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc backplate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear inner wheel arch areas corroding slightly

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc backplate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,346 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc backplate slightly loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 51,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,467 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 48,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,459 miles

brake wear warning light on

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,808 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,017 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 29 May 2014 44,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 17 May 2013 41,902 miles

All four tyres cracked but not showing cord

Pass 23 May 2012 39,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,208 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,537 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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DAS 1 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DAS 1, 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 DAS 1 registered?

DAS 1 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is DAS 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAS 1 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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