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E1 CMS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 51,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 51,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,238 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 51,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Overheated and breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 50,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,887 miles

Front brake pads appear to have got hot

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears to have got hot (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened appear to have got hot (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from centre of car, possibly gearbox

Pass 2 May 2014 45,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,974 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc outer face has small heat cracks starting to radiate from cooling holes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,698 miles

lighting switch will remove

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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E1 CMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 E1 CMS, 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

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What year was E1 CMS registered?

E1 CMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is E1 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 CMS 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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