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DK54 VCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 86,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,473 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 86,472 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,350 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,446 miles

both rear lower arms outer bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,593 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,813 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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DK54 VCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DK54 VCZ, 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 DK54 VCZ registered?

DK54 VCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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The MOT history for DK54 VCZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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