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FX54 OVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,338 mi
Last recorded131,338 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 OVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 131,338 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 131,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,413 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,745 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 129,745 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,954 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 101,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 97,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,820 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2014 88,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2012 71,555 miles

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,365 miles

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

unable to see many test items

very small hairline cracks in offside front brake caliper pin holes

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,803 miles

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,074 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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FX54 OVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX54 OVN, 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 FX54 OVN registered?

FX54 OVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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