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F6 CON

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,925 mi
Last recorded162,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 CON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 155,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 149,138 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 144,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 139,169 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 139,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm ( above the tyre) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm ( above the tyre) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 134,180 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 134,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,990 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 128,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 122,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,148 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 116,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,354 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,060 miles

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,888 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,571 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE+ PLUS CLOSER TO LEGAL LIMIT...

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,405 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,463 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,346 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,424 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,231 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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F6 CON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F6 CON, 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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F6 CON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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