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BFZ 858

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 858
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,238 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 95,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock absorber ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,126 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,094 miles

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

n/s/r under tray rattling

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,563 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front ball joint dust covers need attention

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,327 miles

All four tyres wearing close to legal limit

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,521 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,201 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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BFZ 858 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BFZ 858, 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 BFZ 858 registered?

BFZ 858 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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