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YA53 ZSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,190 mi
Last recorded77,190 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 77,190 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,214 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,090 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 45,495 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 14 Dec 2013 45,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,717 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 35,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,427 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

inner edge of both front tyres worn badly

Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,246 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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YA53 ZSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YA53 ZSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 ZSE registered?

YA53 ZSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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