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E5 HHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,452 mi
Last recorded76,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 HHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 76,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 72,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 59,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 54,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,328 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,550 miles

front pads and discs worn

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,270 miles

front discs scored

tyres 2mm and perished inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,665 miles

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,146 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,622 miles

front and rear brakes worn low

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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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E5 HHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 E5 HHR, 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 E5 HHR registered?

E5 HHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is E5 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 HHR 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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