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FC04 NSV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,954 mi
Last recorded23,954 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 23,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 23,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 20,966 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 20,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2016

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened o/s front brake disc corroded to excess (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 16,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,954 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 NSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSV, 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 FC04 NSV registered?

FC04 NSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is FC04 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 NSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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