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F8 UNK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,713 mi
Last recorded42,713 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 UNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 38,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,631 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 30,336 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,359 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 28,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OS/NS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,125 miles

under trays obscuring view

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,502 miles

engine trays obscuring view

under trays obscuring view

Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,339 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,703 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 UNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F8 UNK registered?

F8 UNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is F8 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 UNK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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