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DR51 EEP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,318 mi
Last recorded99,318 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,318 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,513 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 Oct 2017 84,666 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,780 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,171 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,167 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,146 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,145 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,586 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,255 miles

Offside Front 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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DR51 EEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 DR51 EEP, 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 DR51 EEP registered?

DR51 EEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is DR51 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR51 EEP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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