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Y900 CRS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 CRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 86,829 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2026 86,829 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,762 miles

Air suspension pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Air suspension pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,573 miles

nearside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

rear brakes binding

rear floor pan and boot floor corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded at nearside rear

Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

rear brakes binding

rear floor pan and boot floor corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded at nearside rear

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm that the shock mounts to has play in the outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking and the outer sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The outer sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking and the outer sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,990 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 71,337 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 71,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,818 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 62,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,949 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,785 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,204 miles

nearside rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,221 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

large scratch to top of drivers door.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

small dent to offside rear quarter panel.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,347 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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Y900 CRS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y900 CRS, 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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Y900 CRS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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