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FX04 XLA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 93,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,123 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 92,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,999 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Engine management light on.

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

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 XLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FX04 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

FX04 XLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is FX04 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 XLA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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