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HX04 DWP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 85,167 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 81,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,782 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

covers fitted underside not able to fully inspect

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,721 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip within drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip within drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,495 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,477 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,051 miles

Engine covers and underside covers fitted

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,040 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers and underside covers fitted

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,308 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished on outer edges and wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,923 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,880 miles

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

Front BOTH TYRES FLAT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear PARKING BRAKE FLUCTUATES

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,326 miles

small stone chip in screen

Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,326 miles

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

small stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,501 miles

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

rear numberplate is in poor condition but readable at this time

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Slight play in osf hub

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 20,316 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall/ low at 3mm/ nailed/ worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre slightly perished.

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 DWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX04 DWP registered?

HX04 DWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HX04 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX04 DWP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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