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DE04 MXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,813 mi
Last recorded106,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 106,813 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 106,775 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,097 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 94,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,878 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 22 Jul 2022 91,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 89,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 89,037 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,637 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 83,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,023 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,780 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 27,780 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE04 MXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE04 MXL, 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 DE04 MXL registered?

DE04 MXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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