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V1 DWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 64,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 61,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,391 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,110 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 20,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 20,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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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V1 DWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V1 DWA, 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 V1 DWA registered?

V1 DWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is V1 DWA safe to buy?

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