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HY04 DSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 DSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 63,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 62,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 62,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride Height Linkage Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 39,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,147 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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HY04 DSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY04 DSU, 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 HY04 DSU registered?

HY04 DSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for HY04 DSU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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