CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN04 FRY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 FRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 59,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension air bag (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension air bag (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 55,617 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested tyre in danger of bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension air bag (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension air bag (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play airbag/spring unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play airbag/spring lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play airbag/spring unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play airbag/spring lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 45,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 38,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking/seperating on inner edge

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn, close to cords showing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, close to cords showing

Pass 1 May 2013 36,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,562 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 7,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 7,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,631 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN04 FRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GN04 FRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN04 FRY?

You can check the full history of GN04 FRY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN04 FRY registered?

GN04 FRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is GN04 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 FRY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN04 FRY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN04 FRY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.