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M3 NEN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,623 mi
Last recorded23,623 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 23,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 23,528 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 23,477 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 23,400 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,269 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 23,189 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 23,189 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,004 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 23,064 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 23,037 miles

undersheilds fitted front / rear of car

Fail 26 Nov 2018 23,037 miles

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

undersheilds fitted front / rear of car

Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,832 miles

Covers and under trays.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

covers and under trays.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,416 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,202 miles

EML on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,900 miles

E.M.L on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 21,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,101 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,200 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 20,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,354 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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M3 NEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M3 NEN, 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 M3 NEN?

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What year was M3 NEN registered?

M3 NEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is M3 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NEN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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