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EC 4704

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC 4704
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 49,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 49,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,197 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm that connects to the hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm that connects to the hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Corroded and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Airride suspension bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Airride suspension bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,900 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 46,397 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 46,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,537 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall has a small cut in

Offside Front inner tread edge area wearing low , and rest of tread coming onto tread wear indicator markers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in centre of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,339 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,260 miles

cut on nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 8,313 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES CUT ON OUTER WALL †WILL NEED REPLACEING IN NEAR FUTURE

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EC 4704 is a 2002 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 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 EC 4704, 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 24 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 EC 4704 registered?

EC 4704 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is EC 4704 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC 4704 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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