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F1 PGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 PGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 69,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 67,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,902 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,472 miles

Front number plate getting in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,078 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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F1 PGA 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 95.2%.

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 F1 PGA, 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 F1 PGA registered?

F1 PGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is F1 PGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 PGA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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