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DTR 761

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,727 mi
Last recorded35,727 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 761
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 35,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 35,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 34,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 34,054 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,905 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 32,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,796 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear suspension strut dust boots poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2018 29,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,391 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded + ridged on inner face

Both rear ABC strut dust covers slightly split

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle took 2 full catalyst tests to pass emmisions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,258 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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DTR 761 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DTR 761, 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

How do I check the history of DTR 761?

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What year was DTR 761 registered?

DTR 761 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DTR 761 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTR 761 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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