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DE04 ECT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,651 mi
Last recorded29,651 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 26,791 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 25,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 25,480 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Mirror deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,351 miles

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,266 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 8,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,694 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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DE04 ECT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE04 ECT, 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 DE04 ECT registered?

DE04 ECT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2004.

Is DE04 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 ECT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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