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S1 CLG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,086 mi
Last recorded48,086 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 CLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 47,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 46,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTDUST COVER SLIFGTLY SPLIT BUT PREVENTING INGRESS OF DIRT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 43,437 miles

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

engine cover & undertsrays fitted

nsf tyre sidewall damaged not showing cord/ply

Fail 9 May 2018 43,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine cover & undertsrays fitted

nsf tyre sidewall damaged not showing cord/ply

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged not showing cord/ply

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,476 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,592 miles

Bonnet cable feels stretched

Nearside front tyre small cut in kerb protector

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 21,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,272 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,977 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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S1 CLG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S1 CLG, 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 S1 CLG registered?

S1 CLG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is S1 CLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 CLG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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