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DC04 ECA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 ECA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 84,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,714 miles

Offside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover Perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust Cover Perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam Covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,359 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,665 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,043 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,519 miles

Advise both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,429 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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DC04 ECA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DC04 ECA, 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 DC04 ECA registered?

DC04 ECA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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