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DG53 GXN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,925 mi
Last recorded88,925 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,925 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension strut lower ball joint attaching to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,468 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,733 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 82,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,557 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,064 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 76,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,668 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,626 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 32,919 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside tyre tread low on inner edge

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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DG53 GXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG53 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 GXN registered?

DG53 GXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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