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M90 EAP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,791 mi
Last recorded183,791 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 183,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush joint at bottom has play/wear (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush joint at bottom has play/wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 179,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake back plate worn

Pass 9 Oct 2024 171,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 169,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 160,671 miles

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

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

drivers wing mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,594 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,005 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2019 139,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 130,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected link arm broken. (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,273 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 128,273 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,897 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,231 miles

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

P,A,S fluid low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

P,A,S fluid low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf fog lamp smashed

Fail 24 Oct 2012 110,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf fog lamp smashed

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,152 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,005 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,002 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,751 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,751 miles

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

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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M90 EAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M90 EAP, 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 M90 EAP registered?

M90 EAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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