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M1 DCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,529 mi
Last recorded65,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 60,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,129 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS SPLITTING

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mirror repeater has condensation in it.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside mirror glass discolouring.

Rear shock absorber dust protective boots split both sides.

Fail 18 Jan 2022 54,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mirror repeater has condensation in it.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside mirror glass discolouring.

Rear shock absorber dust protective boots split both sides.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front mirror repeater has condensation.

Offside Front mirror repeater has condensation.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,461 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,302 miles

Both rear ABC dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Castor (2.4.G.2)

Rear prop coupling torn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,609 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Front number plate partially adrift

Nail in o/s/r tyre (unrepairable)

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)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear prop joint torn

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear prop rubber joint starting to split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,146 miles

Rear prop coupling split

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,895 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 19,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

Some age cracking to front tyres.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,644 miles

front no plate coming loose

stone chip windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,112 miles

front no plate loose

Fail 16 Oct 2007 8,112 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate loose

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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M1 DCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 M1 DCF, 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 M1 DCF registered?

M1 DCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is M1 DCF safe to buy?

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