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R111 CES

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,454 mi
Last recorded39,454 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 CES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 39,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 39,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,965 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer tread also tyre wear on inner tread

Fail 2 Oct 2017 38,153 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer tread also tyre wear on inner tread

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,761 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,135 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 32,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 22,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,385 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 17,359 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,359 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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R111 CES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R111 CES, 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 R111 CES registered?

R111 CES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is R111 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 CES shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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