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EF53 RWO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,535 mi
Last recorded67,535 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2019 60,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,927 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,994 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,138 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,939 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,529 miles

both front discs worn and lipped

both front tyres starting to wear on edges pos. tracking problem

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,895 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,744 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,962 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 31,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,160 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,134 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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EF53 RWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EF53 RWO, 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 EF53 RWO registered?

EF53 RWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is EF53 RWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 RWO 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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