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DE04 XEU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 XEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 84,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024
Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 78,682 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 77,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,973 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,993 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,922 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,425 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 XEU is a 2004 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 94.7%.

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 XEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE04 XEU?

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What year was DE04 XEU registered?

DE04 XEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is DE04 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 XEU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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