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FA54 WZG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 95,303 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leather on steering wheel loose.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leather on steering wheel loose.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight play in hub ball joint, boot has split in it

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pads look worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,598 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,143 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,111 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,344 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 42,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,447 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,447 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,350 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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FA54 WZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FA54 WZG, 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 FA54 WZG registered?

FA54 WZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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