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Y555 DMH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,220 mi
Last recorded64,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 DMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,220 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,957 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,229 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Rear Slight Corrosion On Both Discs

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,111 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded, worn and lipped

Oil leaks from gear box area

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,769 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,360 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,474 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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Y555 DMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y555 DMH, 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 Y555 DMH registered?

Y555 DMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is Y555 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 DMH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y555 DMH have outstanding finance?

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