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L5 CYS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,805 mi
Last recorded55,805 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 55,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 29,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,656 miles

slight brake bind at n/s rear

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,750 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 17,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 14,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,317 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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L5 CYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L5 CYS, 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 L5 CYS registered?

L5 CYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is L5 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 CYS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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