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74 EEM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,629 mi
Last recorded87,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 EEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 87,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 82,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,527 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,248 miles

Park brake warning light switch needs adjustment.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn center.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 50,285 miles

both front horizontal suspension arm bushes have started to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,945 miles

both front main suspension arms rubber bushes have started to deteriorate

both front tyres are being to wearing on the inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,352 miles

both head lamp aims a bit low

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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74 EEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 74 EEM, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 74 EEM registered?

74 EEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is 74 EEM safe to buy?

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