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EBZ 399

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,027 mi
Last recorded40,027 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 399
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 40,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 39,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 36,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,300 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 35,829 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 35,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,203 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

noise evident nearside front brake area

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2015 33,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

noise evident nearside front brake area

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,891 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

nearside and offside rear tyres worn VERY close to legal limit

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,303 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

possible nearside and offside rear brake pads low

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,024 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,297 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,636 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low centre tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,290 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,620 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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EBZ 399 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EBZ 399, 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 EBZ 399 registered?

EBZ 399 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is EBZ 399 safe to buy?

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