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DR51 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 85,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 78,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,398 miles

Both sides rear tyres getting low (3mm)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Jun 2015 60,603 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,331 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 51,833 miles

Camber bushes signs of cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front,rear brake discs lipped,corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Camber bushes signs of cracking.

Front,rear brake discs lipped,corroding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,479 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,697 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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DR51 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DR51 AMG, 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 DR51 AMG registered?

DR51 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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