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DC04 UMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

122,948 mi
Last recorded122,948 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 122,948 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 122,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,171 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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,941 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 115,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,299 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged started to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 96,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged started to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,297 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 UMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMG, 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 DC04 UMG registered?

DC04 UMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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