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FH53 WWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have perishing outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 92,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forwardmost lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have perishing outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,069 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,055 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,348 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,034 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 21 May 2010 45,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 27 May 2009 41,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,055 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,055 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,705 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 32,463 miles

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

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

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

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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FH53 WWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FH53 WWL, 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 FH53 WWL registered?

FH53 WWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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