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MY51 CMB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 CMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 55,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 53,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 51,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 47,494 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 47,426 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,867 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 43,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 41,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,280 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,122 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly misty

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,249 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,839 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,584 miles

both rear tyres, inner edges wearing low.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 16,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres, inner edges wearing low.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,068 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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MY51 CMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MY51 CMB, 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 MY51 CMB registered?

MY51 CMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is MY51 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 CMB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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