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F2 SEW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,977 mi
Last recorded41,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipping . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge 255/40r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on outer edge wearing close to the limit . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 41,882 miles

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge 255/40r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outer edge 255/40r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 41,708 miles

Lower undertrays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,399 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 41,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are slightly lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted .

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 40,353 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from engine compartment undertrays fitted cant see where leak coming from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 39,160 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)

Fail 1 May 2018 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 38,312 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)

Pass 16 May 2016 36,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 34,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 30,946 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,215 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 24,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 13,058 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 10,918 miles

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HAS A HOLE IN THE BOOT

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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F2 SEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F2 SEW, 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 F2 SEW registered?

F2 SEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is F2 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 SEW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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