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S333 CDM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 CDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 117,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 May 2024 117,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,893 miles

Battery warning on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,236 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 108,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,466 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 88,346 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,792 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,050 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,788 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight cracks to rear tyres, wear on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,511 miles

Slight cracks to rear tyres, wear on inside edges

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,157 miles

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

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

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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S333 CDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S333 CDM, 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 S333 CDM registered?

S333 CDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is S333 CDM safe to buy?

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