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S500 CSP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,579 mi
Last recorded48,579 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 CSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,579 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 48,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,472 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 48,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 48,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,606 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edge and perished on inner shoulder.

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,428 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fuel pipe hose clip is loose on filter - no leak

Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fuel pipe hose clip is loose on filter - no leak

Pass 31 May 2019 46,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 45,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,479 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2014 41,479 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 38,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,731 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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S500 CSP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S500 CSP, 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

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What year was S500 CSP registered?

S500 CSP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is S500 CSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 CSP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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