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FN54 AJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Suspension unit has slight weep at the bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 65,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Suspension unit has slight weep at the bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both side rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,854 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,950 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,813 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

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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FN54 AJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN54 AJU, 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 FN54 AJU registered?

FN54 AJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is FN54 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN54 AJU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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