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HF54 MTO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,191 mi
Last recorded44,191 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 44,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 43,923 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 43,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 43,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,705 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 39,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,617 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 38,617 miles

Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,932 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cuts

N/S/R strut dust cover slight split

N/S/R tyre wall cuts

Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,932 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wall cuts

N/S/R strut dust cover slight split

N/S/R tyre wall cuts

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,277 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,701 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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HF54 MTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF54 MTO, 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 HF54 MTO registered?

HF54 MTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is HF54 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF54 MTO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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