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FB53 KGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 89,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,014 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,958 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,489 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,459 miles

Crank pulley damper vibrating badly recommend attention asap

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative N/S and O/S recommend attention

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative ns and os

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

crank pulley damper vibrating badly recommend attention asap

vehicle horn operates on full RH lock recommend attention asap

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,192 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,985 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,950 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,459 miles

front wipers smearing windscreen

offside front castor arm gaitor split

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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FB53 KGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FB53 KGU, 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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FB53 KGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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