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M90 CAH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 CAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 90,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,659 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,026 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r number plate lamps light output reduced

vehicle has full underbody covers fitted obscuring various components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 82,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,301 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 68,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,190 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,393 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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M90 CAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M90 CAH, 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 M90 CAH registered?

M90 CAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is M90 CAH safe to buy?

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