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FC04 HKH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,837 mi
Last recorded19,837 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 19,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 19,569 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 19,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge of tread

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 13,990 miles

all 4 tyres inner edges worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,835 miles

ALL TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE .

O/S/F BRAKE DISC STARTING TO CORROD ON INNER FACE .

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,229 miles

both front tyres starting to wear smooth on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc starting to corrod on inner face

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,445 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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FC04 HKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FC04 HKH, 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 FC04 HKH registered?

FC04 HKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is FC04 HKH safe to buy?

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