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BF54 RJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 125,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 113,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,889 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 110,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 103,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,756 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,443 miles

Covers under the car

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 97,237 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,893 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,196 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,454 miles

rear number plate partially deteriorated advise replacement

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate partially deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,837 miles

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

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

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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BF54 RJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF54 RJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 RJU registered?

BF54 RJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is BF54 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 RJU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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