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SL04 CAB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,875 mi
Last recorded65,875 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 65,875 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 65,856 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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing, small cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder cracking + perishing deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder cracking + perishing, deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing, small cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,039 miles

Offside condensation in side repeater

Pass 10 May 2018 57,794 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2017 56,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 55,185 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 55,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,062 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 53,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,549 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,220 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

slight play o/s/f & n/s/f top ball joints

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,347 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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SL04 CAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 SL04 CAB, 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 SL04 CAB registered?

SL04 CAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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