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F8 CFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 CFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 83,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,239 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,207 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,588 miles

Front No. plate, cracked/de-laminating

Nearside No. plate light dim.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,175 miles

Front No. plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake performance @ minimum.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,682 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 May 2018 75,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,520 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2016 69,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 66,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,369 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 64,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 60,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,124 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,241 miles

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

Small cut in N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,906 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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F8 CFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F8 CFC, 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 F8 CFC registered?

F8 CFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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