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DU04 ECA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,424 mi
Last recorded56,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 ECA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 55,954 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,982 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,089 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 54,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,960 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 49,958 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,225 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,079 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre as nail in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,901 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,583 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,928 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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DU04 ECA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DU04 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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DU04 ECA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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