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SH04 ELS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,479 mi
Last recorded114,479 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 114,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on 1.9mm. bald inner edge and also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has nail inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,891 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 99,126 miles

advise unable to fully examine all brake steering and suspension components due to covers

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,209 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,208 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 86,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2015 79,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 72,330 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front pads wearing close to wear sensors

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber lower ball joint

Pass 21 May 2013 64,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,797 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 55,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,771 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 35,717 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2008 32,263 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 32,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,022 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)

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

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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SH04 ELS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SH04 ELS, 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 SH04 ELS registered?

SH04 ELS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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