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YA04 CVD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,365 mi
Last recorded51,365 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 CVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 51,365 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 51,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 49,496 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 49,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,595 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 48,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake only just met requirements for efficiency.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass heavily discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner side

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner side

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner side

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner side

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

run-out on o/s/f & o/s/r brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,956 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,662 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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YA04 CVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YA04 CVD, 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 YA04 CVD registered?

YA04 CVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YA04 CVD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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