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W12 CGS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,484 mi
Last recorded80,484 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,484 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 69,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 68,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,295 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer leaking

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened spring control arm bush starting to crack (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened spring control arm bush starting to crack (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 59,312 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,714 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2010 49,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,612 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 37,049 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 37,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,592 miles

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)

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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W12 CGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W12 CGS, 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 W12 CGS registered?

W12 CGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is W12 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 CGS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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