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S14 CFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 CFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,954 miles

EML light on.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,870 miles

play in lower shock absorber ball joints

slight play lower ball joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight corrosion/pitting on inner face of brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 4,416 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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S14 CFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S14 CFB, 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 S14 CFB registered?

S14 CFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is S14 CFB safe to buy?

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