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HN54 DJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 126,674 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,884 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,135 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2020 108,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,468 miles

Brake fluid level close to minimum.

Front brake pads wearing low & discs lipped/worn.

Front tyres worn on inner edges & perished.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Various undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,419 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,419 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,338 miles

Brake fluid wearing close to minimum

Front discs slightly scored

Front tyres perished & wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack

Rear brake hoses perished

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,714 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,734 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres perishing on tread slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,922 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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HN54 DJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HN54 DJY, 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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HN54 DJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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