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YD04 ZDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,198 mi
Last recorded68,198 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 ZDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 67,327 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 65,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 64,529 miles

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

Offside 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 Apr 2022 63,963 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,942 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 57,818 miles

MECHANICAL BRAKE COMPONENT AT REAR HAS SLIGHT RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

Pass 8 May 2017 56,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,776 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

deterioration to both front tyres inner and outer side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,134 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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YD04 ZDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD04 ZDZ, 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 YD04 ZDZ registered?

YD04 ZDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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