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HF04 VNH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,700 mi
Last recorded76,700 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,468 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 74,468 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 74,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,018 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,006 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens is cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass is dull (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 66,437 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on the inner side of the brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror glass is dull/ going dark

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 63,813 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine covers + under trays fitted unable to inspect

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine covers + under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 22 May 2017 61,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 56,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 52,352 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 46,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 38,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off Side Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,494 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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HF04 VNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VNH, 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

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What year was HF04 VNH registered?

HF04 VNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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The MOT history for HF04 VNH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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