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EA54 ZYB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,226 mi
Last recorded39,226 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 36,304 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,806 miles

nearside front suspension unit slight sign of leak

Pass 12 May 2014 32,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty and scorred

Pass 1 May 2012 29,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,465 miles

Nearside Rear 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 corroded on inner face

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,498 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EA54 ZYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc 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 EA54 ZYB, 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 EA54 ZYB registered?

EA54 ZYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is EA54 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 ZYB 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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