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S5 DWM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 42,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 37,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,270 miles

sill covers+ undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,079 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sweat from gearbox

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,226 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,432 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,920 miles

both inner sides of the front breake disc's are corroded

wipers starting to leave streeks

Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,920 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sides of the front breake disc's are corroded

wipers starting to leave streeks

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,707 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,761 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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S5 DWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S5 DWM, 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 S5 DWM registered?

S5 DWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is S5 DWM safe to buy?

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