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M500 EGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,054 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,942 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slight inner edge wear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,286 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,742 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,289 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M500 EGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 M500 EGF, 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 M500 EGF?

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What year was M500 EGF registered?

M500 EGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is M500 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 EGF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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