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SD54 ZZE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,767 mi
Last recorded67,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 ZZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 67,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 67,767 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 67,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 67,136 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 65,139 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake release (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 63,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,030 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 62,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,903 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,562 miles

Cut in n/s/f outer sidewall but not to cords

Front inner brake discs quite badly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,562 miles

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

Both rear number plate bulb holders / covers discoloured and slightly damaged

Cut in n/s/f outer sidewall but not to cords

Front inner brake discs quite badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,084 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,887 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,424 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,042 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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SD54 ZZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SD54 ZZE, 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 SD54 ZZE registered?

SD54 ZZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is SD54 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 ZZE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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