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OX04 CDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 CDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 88,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 86,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 84,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly lagging in operation.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 84,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly lagging in operation.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 78,707 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,457 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 76,358 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,370 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,426 miles

power steering drive belt deteriated on inner edge .

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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OX04 CDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OX04 CDN, 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 OX04 CDN registered?

OX04 CDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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