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794 MFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Bronze Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,836 mi
Last recorded116,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration794 MFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 114,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 114,466 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R18 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 107,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,816 miles

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

centre exaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,790 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,783 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,974 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,787 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 40,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,319 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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794 MFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Bronze with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 794 MFC, 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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794 MFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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