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F7 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 108,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 107,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 106,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,121 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear propshaft coupling worn

Fail 19 Mar 2016 102,120 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear propshaft coupling worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet conditions

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet conditions

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,544 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,699 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

o/s/rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 May 2007 19,956 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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F7 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F7 AMG, 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 F7 AMG registered?

F7 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is F7 AMG safe to buy?

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