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665 VRF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

105,554 mi
Last recorded105,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration665 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 103,870 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 103,870 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 85,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive flywheel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2019 85,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid have unblocked is working, advise new jet could block up suspect one way valve inside breaking up (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive flywheel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2018 76,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 76,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,563 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both Front (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front suspension lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front suspension lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension lower rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,076 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,428 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 72,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,387 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,397 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 66,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,527 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,029 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 33,029 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,785 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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665 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 665 VRF, 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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665 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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