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DY54 OKA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,538 mi
Last recorded142,538 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 OKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 142,538 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 142,538 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 142,323 miles

clunk on n/s/f suspension no play found

Pass 25 Mar 2024 142,161 miles

Offside mirror slightly tarnished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake

Pass 31 Mar 2023 140,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake workshop light illuminated no faults found

Pass 29 Oct 2022 140,265 miles

Both front lower rear ball joints squeaking and possibly partially seizing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 140,243 miles

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

Both front lower rear ball joints squeaking and possibly partially seizing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 128,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,536 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 113,055 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,358 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,947 miles

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

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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DY54 OKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY54 OKA, 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 DY54 OKA registered?

DY54 OKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DY54 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 OKA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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