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F6 RWR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 RWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,550 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,649 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,144 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,902 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,901 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside WON'T ADJUST. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,586 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 92,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake on 16%

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,340 miles

headlight output o/s slightly reduced

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,797 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,570 miles

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

srs light illuminated indicating fault

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle plastic covers fitted

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,417 miles

n/s rear tyre near waer bars

offside front door opens from outside if it is done before it locks its self

Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,919 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s rear tyre near waer bars

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,689 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 RWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RWR, 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 F6 RWR registered?

F6 RWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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