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HX04 CAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,271 mi
Last recorded97,271 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 97,271 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,450 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 95,449 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. Anti roll bar linkage point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm. Anti roll bar link Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm. Anti roll bar link Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,611 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 87,898 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underbody trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,871 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,035 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,969 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,315 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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HX04 CAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX04 CAL, 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 HX04 CAL registered?

HX04 CAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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