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S11 EKS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,019 mi
Last recorded40,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 40,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 39,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 39,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,185 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,616 miles

offside front tyre has a misting of oil

rear tyres nearing limit and perish

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,135 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,133 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 10 Nov 2009 22,487 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 19 Aug 2008 19,045 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 13,925 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 13,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S11 EKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S11 EKS, 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 S11 EKS registered?

S11 EKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is S11 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 EKS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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