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EO04 ZVY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,274 mi
Last recorded71,274 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 ZVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre developing bald inner shoulder

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,531 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35 zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,741 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low in centre of tread

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,741 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing low in centre of tread

nearside front tyre has slight damge to outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2014 46,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,717 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 35,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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EO04 ZVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO04 ZVY, 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 EO04 ZVY registered?

EO04 ZVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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