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V77 EMC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,954 mi
Last recorded45,954 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV77 EMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 45,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,075 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 45,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 44,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,856 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,572 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 31,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,141 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 19,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,928 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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V77 EMC 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 V77 EMC, 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 V77 EMC registered?

V77 EMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is V77 EMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V77 EMC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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