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DG54 MYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 98,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,706 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,929 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Nearside Front Tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Exhaust Heat Shield is loose.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,099 miles

Both Front Tyres are cracking on the tread and are damaged on the outer sidewalls.

Front Brake Discs are in a poor condition.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,576 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 78,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 77,016 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

Fail 11 May 2018 76,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 9 May 2017 75,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,146 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,060 miles

o/s rear tyre has cuts on inner wall

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,057 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,012 miles

offside front tyre close to limit and feathering on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,042 miles

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge and cracking on tread wall

Fail 5 Feb 2010 65,039 miles

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

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge and cracking on tread wall

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,304 miles

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre feather on inner edge and close on wear indictors

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,134 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 60,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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DG54 MYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DG54 MYR, 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 DG54 MYR registered?

DG54 MYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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