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B1 ECC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 ECC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Shallow split in inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,607 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,044 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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B1 ECC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B1 ECC, 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 B1 ECC registered?

B1 ECC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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