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EY04 YUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,195 mi
Last recorded127,195 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,493 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,576 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 97,264 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n.s.f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 85,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 80,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,706 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,705 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 67,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

under tray missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,904 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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EY04 YUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EY04 YUD, 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 EY04 YUD registered?

EY04 YUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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