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HV04 FNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,388 mi
Last recorded34,388 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,388 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 33,056 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 33,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,673 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,940 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,726 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,742 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 27,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,310 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,427 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED OUTER SIDEWALLS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2016 22,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2015

front brake discs are slightly scored

n/s mirror is a bit wobbly

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,906 miles

N/S/R LAMP DAMAGED/HOLE IN LENS

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 13,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,621 miles

all tyre treads perishing/cracking

front wipers poor/worn

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,768 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,073 miles

all tyres perrishing

both front tyres edges of tread low.

both front tyres inner sidewall worn slightly.

both rear tyres inner edge tread low.

front tyres slight distortion

both rear tyres inner sidewall heavily worn.

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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HV04 FNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HV04 FNU, 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 HV04 FNU registered?

HV04 FNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is HV04 FNU safe to buy?

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