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FF04 AEP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 95,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 91,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 78,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,702 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,648 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,653 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Rear through tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,108 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,404 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,243 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery warning light on

Unable to test some testable items due to various covers fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,584 miles

offside front mirror glass faded advise

srs light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,584 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 38,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,057 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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FF04 AEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FF04 AEP, 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 FF04 AEP registered?

FF04 AEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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