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EF04 FJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 103,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 103,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,046 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,978 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,606 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 May 2016 95,108 miles

Inside of o/side front tyre tread devoid of tread.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,790 miles

o/s/f tyre deformed on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,682 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,921 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,605 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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EF04 FJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF04 FJK, 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 EF04 FJK registered?

EF04 FJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is EF04 FJK safe to buy?

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