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S555 CEP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,856 mi
Last recorded156,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 CEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 156,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 156,852 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 154,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 154,829 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 153,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 150,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 150,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 148,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 146,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,044 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x two (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 140,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device temp repair.

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged.

Offside Rear hand brake low.

Offside door mirror dark tint.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted.

temp repair to exhaust.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 138,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,410 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 132,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes covered with undertrays

Fail 7 Jul 2014 121,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes covered with undertrays

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 115,747 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,593 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,380 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,634 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 99,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,742 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 80,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 64,968 miles

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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S555 CEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S555 CEP, 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 S555 CEP registered?

S555 CEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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