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SL04 EDD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,942 mi
Last recorded61,942 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 EDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,001 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 57,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 54,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,025 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,025 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,532 miles

front brake balance only just meet the standard/brake discs vent holes blocked/possible repair ajustment required

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,911 miles

n/s/f tyre just 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,047 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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SL04 EDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SL04 EDD, 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 SL04 EDD registered?

SL04 EDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is SL04 EDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 EDD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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