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AF04 GWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,376 mi
Last recorded99,376 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 99,376 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 99,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 87,943 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))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 84,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,287 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,631 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jun 2014 52,612 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,365 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,408 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 38,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 19,732 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 19,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AF04 GWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF04 GWA, 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 AF04 GWA registered?

AF04 GWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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