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EP04 UBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,397 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension unit has slight leak of oil

Fail 29 Jan 2025 64,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension unit has slight leak of oil

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,354 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,420 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,581 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,038 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 48,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,629 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 UBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EP04 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

EP04 UBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is EP04 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 UBE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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