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FC04 KNN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,965 mi
Last recorded70,965 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 70,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,354 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake just in std

Pass 10 May 2018 65,254 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 63,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,660 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,997 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,377 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 KNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KNN, 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 KNN registered?

FC04 KNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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