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HF53 CCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 CCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,463 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed below drivers footwell, advise removal of plastic under cover to check extent of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 12 Apr 2023 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed below drivers footwell, advise removal of plastic under cover to check extent of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 6 May 2022 45,372 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 44,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,674 miles

Both front castor bushes slightly split.

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Slight play in bottom ball joint.

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

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

Oil leak from engine area

Rear Number plate mounting plate quite loose.

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 38,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front castor bushes slightly split.

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Slight play in bottom ball joint.

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

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

Oil leak from engine area

Rear Number plate mounting plate quite loose.

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,281 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn and slightly lipped

Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn and slightly lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,772 miles

slight play at nearside front wheel

some fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 31,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 23 May 2012 30,292 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 28,458 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2010 27,443 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2010 27,443 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,168 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 15,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HF53 CCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HF53 CCZ, 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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HF53 CCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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