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ET53 NWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,345 mi
Last recorded58,345 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 58,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,389 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 40,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 40,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 40,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,352 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 40,351 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,137 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 39,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 32,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,472 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,125 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 NWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ET53 NWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 NWX?

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What year was ET53 NWX registered?

ET53 NWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is ET53 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NWX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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