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F5 DFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,145 mi
Last recorded96,145 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,935 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Noise.

Pass 10 May 2023 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 84,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 82,990 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2020 77,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,555 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,336 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,335 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,006 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS HAVE PLAY IN BOTTOM BALL JIONTS

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT LENS CRACKED

REAR NO PLATE NOT FITTED PROPERLY

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s& o/s rear tyres perished urgent attention required

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,341 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,513 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 24,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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F5 DFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 F5 DFC, 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 F5 DFC registered?

F5 DFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is F5 DFC safe to buy?

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