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EP04 TXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,606 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 75,584 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,345 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,334 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,103 miles

front tyre treads worn on edges

rear tyre treads wearing low

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,959 miles

front brake pads worn thin

offside front shock damp

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

n/s/r shockabsorber rubber gaitor split.

rear brake discs lipped.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,766 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

n/s/r shockabsorber rubber gaitor split.

rear brake discs lipped.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 29 May 2014 58,752 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre cut to cords but not exceeding requirements

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,513 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,254 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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EP04 TXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EP04 TXL, 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 EP04 TXL registered?

EP04 TXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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