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EJ04 UBU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 UBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 45,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,563 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 41,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40r18 99y pir p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 285/35zr18 97y pir p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,370 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 40,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 39,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,903 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,729 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 30,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,712 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,847 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Jun 2008 15,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,417 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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EJ04 UBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

EJ04 UBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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