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HS53 FJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,706 mi
Last recorded149,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 149,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 149,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 142,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 140,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,941 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 131,030 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 122,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,557 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 118,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 113,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,325 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,533 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 100,764 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 100,695 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 85,381 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,117 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2008 41,881 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge .

Pass 9 May 2007 19,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 19,094 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)

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

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HS53 FJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HS53 FJC, 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 HS53 FJC registered?

HS53 FJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is HS53 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 FJC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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