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F14 WAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 69,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,919 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,111 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 66,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 65,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer - Radius arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer - radius arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Main suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,197 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,935 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,143 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,302 miles

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

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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F14 WAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 F14 WAL, 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 F14 WAL registered?

F14 WAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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