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G1 HFP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 HFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,990 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,993 miles

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

Offside Front wearing outer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,265 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bottom gaiter deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber bottom gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 255.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,360 miles

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

Tyre Size : 255.45.17

Pass 30 Jan 2010 61,398 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,556 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 41,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G1 HFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G1 HFP, 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 G1 HFP registered?

G1 HFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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