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HY04 EVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,452 mi
Last recorded51,452 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 EVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,452 miles

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

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

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 springlink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,901 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 49,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 44,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 42,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,501 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 35,580 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,362 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,135 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,812 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 17,811 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 13,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres badly cracked.

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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HY04 EVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HY04 EVP, 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 HY04 EVP registered?

HY04 EVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 EVP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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