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FX04 WYK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,574 mi
Last recorded111,574 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 111,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake service light on dash.

n/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

o/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Fail 2 Mar 2026 111,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake service light on dash.

n/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

o/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Pass 24 Feb 2025 108,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of heavy cracking and won inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake service light on dash.

n/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

o/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,361 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of heavy cracking and won inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake service light on dash.

coolant level low light on dash.

n/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

o/s/r wheel arch signs of bubbling/corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,714 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

brake service light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

brake service light on dash

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,924 miles

Offside Rear brake tight to turn by hand

brake service light on dash

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,458 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,454 miles

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

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,878 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 23 Apr 2019 87,386 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,949 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 71,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,105 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 68,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 64,792 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 60,193 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged but still secure

Under tray damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 54,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 54,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,822 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,640 miles

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 17 May 2007 32,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FX04 WYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FX04 WYK, 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 FX04 WYK registered?

FX04 WYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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