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ET53 CLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Fail 16 Feb 2026 105,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,769 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 94,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,489 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,758 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 78,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working properly Fault - sounding intermittently with movement at steering wheel (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,177 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,426 miles

offside front abs sensor wire not clipped

Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,342 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,145 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,145 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,307 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,307 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

all tyres low tread

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Rear Registration Plate Deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,415 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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ET53 CLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ET53 CLY, 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 ET53 CLY registered?

ET53 CLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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