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FN04 FRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,953 mi
Last recorded38,953 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 FRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 38,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,294 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 37,264 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 37,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 37,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,206 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 35,249 miles

Offside Front mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,722 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracks visable

corosion on susp/parts

rear brake backplates rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to underside

some wear and corosion on brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,832 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 24,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE. O/SIDE FRONT TYRE VERY PERRISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL.. SUGGEST REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,052 miles

corosion and wear on all brake discs

light corosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,052 miles

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

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

corosion and wear on all brake discs

light corosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corosion on brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,433 miles

all disc pads half worn

all tyre sidewalls damaged

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,251 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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FN04 FRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN04 FRJ, 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 FN04 FRJ registered?

FN04 FRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FN04 FRJ safe to buy?

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