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GU04 DFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 95,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 95,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 93,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,330 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,330 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,959 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 91,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has play and noisy

Rear brake pads wearing low close to warning wires

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,260 miles

Front both front lower shock absorber /suspension ball joints worn close to excess (soon need replacing)

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,826 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer wall

Rear tyres at 3.0mm

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,368 miles

Nearside front tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,783 miles

Front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,783 miles

Front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,194 miles

Both front tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,762 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 16,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,784 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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GU04 DFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 GU04 DFY, 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 GU04 DFY registered?

GU04 DFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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