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EJ04 UBT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 UBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 123,429 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 123,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 111,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2021 111,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,953 miles

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2020 110,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres worn to 2,5mm

Fail 31 Jul 2019 110,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres worn to 2,5mm

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,354 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,228 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wall has cut, but no cords showing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,012 miles

Advise nsf tyre slight outer side wall damage

Advise osf fog lamp has excessive water ingress

Advise osr x2 nails

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ04 UBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ04 UBT, 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 EJ04 UBT registered?

EJ04 UBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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