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HF04 FRZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,881 mi
Last recorded21,881 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,686 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 21,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 21,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear abc suspension dust covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall cut no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension leg dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension leg dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,551 miles

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall, cord not exposed

Nearside Front tyre splitting and perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has splits in it

Rear Prop shaft rubber split

Windscreen has chips in it

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 8,127 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HF04 FRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HF04 FRZ, 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 HF04 FRZ registered?

HF04 FRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is HF04 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 FRZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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