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GF04 HDD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,144 mi
Last recorded125,144 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 125,144 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2023 120,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 118,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 112,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 112,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 110,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,684 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play o/s steering rack,front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,811 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LIMIT!!!!!!!

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,859 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,859 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front tyres 3mm tread,offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 31,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,617 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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GF04 HDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF04 HDD, 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 GF04 HDD registered?

GF04 HDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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