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VU04 CZR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,638 mi
Last recorded73,638 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,638 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,860 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,484 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,234 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,691 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,681 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,109 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,528 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,887 miles

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

front discs getting rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,685 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre inner sidewall damaged /run flat

Fail 13 Apr 2010 51,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front tyre inner sidewall damaged /run flat

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,070 miles

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

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

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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VU04 CZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU04 CZR, 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 VU04 CZR registered?

VU04 CZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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