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A13 FYE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,611 mi
Last recorded31,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 30,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 30,686 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 29,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,023 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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 27,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,385 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 265,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,293 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,178 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,056 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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A13 FYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A13 FYE, 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 A13 FYE registered?

A13 FYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is A13 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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