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S15 CTB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,802 mi
Last recorded66,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 CTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 66,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,836 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,423 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,185 miles

battery charging fault displayed

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,708 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,585 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,554 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)

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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S15 CTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 S15 CTB, 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

How do I check the history of S15 CTB?

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What year was S15 CTB registered?

S15 CTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is S15 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 CTB 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.

Does S15 CTB have outstanding finance?

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