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V12 DCT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,748 mi
Last recorded121,748 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 DCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 121,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,026 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 108,004 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps clouding over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 97,872 miles

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

Fuel flap sticking

Hazard switch poor operation

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,770 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Offside Front Door mirror glass delaminating.

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

Some damage to nearside door mirror and indicator lens.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Balljoint has excessive lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Excess play in shock lower balljoint. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower balljoint grease cover split in arm under shock. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Offside Front Door mirror glass delaminating.

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

Some damage to nearside door mirror and indicator lens.

Pass 30 May 2018 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 76,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 71,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam bulb is dim (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2017 71,872 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam bulb is dim (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 64,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 64,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,151 miles

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

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

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

o/s window switch broken

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,151 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s window switch broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,175 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 46,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,723 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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V12 DCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V12 DCT, 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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V12 DCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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