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P5 CDH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,462 mi
Last recorded52,462 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 CDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,385 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 52,383 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,602 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,513 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,893 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,933 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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P5 CDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P5 CDH, 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 P5 CDH registered?

P5 CDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is P5 CDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 CDH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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