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DN04 GHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,241 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,045 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 69,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,918 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,743 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,535 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,567 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 19 Jul 2007 28,926 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 28,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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DN04 GHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DN04 GHA, 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 DN04 GHA registered?

DN04 GHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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