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YE04 GMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 GMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom ball joints.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 94,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom ball joints.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,267 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,267 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,909 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,552 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,516 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,624 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,121 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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YE04 GMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE04 GMX, 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 YE04 GMX registered?

YE04 GMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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