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Y700 DFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 DFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 84,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,786 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,109 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 60,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Sill covers fitted, n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 60,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted, n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 55,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 55,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 48,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,312 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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Y700 DFH 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 Y700 DFH, 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 Y700 DFH registered?

Y700 DFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is Y700 DFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y700 DFH 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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