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E8 NFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 87,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,655 miles

ADIVSE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,655 miles

ADIVSE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 86,917 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 86,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

ADVISE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LITH ON

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,713 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 82,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISE THE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,479 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/ZR19 =96Y PIRELLI (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,852 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,627 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket broken (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,464 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,765 miles

EML on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,751 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,972 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,245 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,857 miles

full underbody trays fitted

tested under wet conditions

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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E8 NFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E8 NFA, 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 E8 NFA registered?

E8 NFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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