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DC04 DNC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,241 mi
Last recorded103,241 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 103,241 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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 24 Aug 2026 103,241 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 14 Aug 2025 103,235 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 103,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 102,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake performance down

Fail 1 Aug 2023 98,918 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake performance down

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 95,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 95,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 94,125 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 94,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,115 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,115 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,001 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,358 miles

all rear brake pads are wearing low

both front tyres are low on inner edges

offside front tyre has slight damge on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front brake pads are low

both rear tyres are low in centre of tread

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,293 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 15,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,169 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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DC04 DNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DC04 DNC, 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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DC04 DNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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