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P1 DSR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,851 mi
Last recorded26,851 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 26,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 26,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 26,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,599 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 26,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 21,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,696 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,454 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 12,454 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,599 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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P1 DSR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P1 DSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P1 DSR registered?

P1 DSR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is P1 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 DSR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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