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MB04 EKT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,642 mi
Last recorded70,642 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 EKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 67,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,025 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,426 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,289 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,140 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,135 miles

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

Nearside Front strong advise - tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise - on markers (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise - on markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,111 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 26,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,760 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 17,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge and minor cut in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,690 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge and minor cut in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,829 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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MB04 EKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MB04 EKT, 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 MB04 EKT registered?

MB04 EKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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