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TB04 CLB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB04 CLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,512 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 71,497 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2024 70,789 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 70,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,908 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2022 65,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 58,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 55,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,675 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly inner edge and started to crack 255/40r18

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,635 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre punctured and tread cracking and small splits to cords 285/35/18

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,193 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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TB04 CLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TB04 CLB, 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 TB04 CLB registered?

TB04 CLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is TB04 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for TB04 CLB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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