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HY04 GFK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,422 mi
Last recorded23,422 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 23,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 23,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,941 miles

Front NSF and OSF Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamps inoperative

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 21,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front NSF and OSF Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamps inoperative

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,189 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 17,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 13,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 10,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 8,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 7,770 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 7,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs rusty on inner edge

slight play in both steering arm joints

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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HY04 GFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY04 GFK, 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 HY04 GFK registered?

HY04 GFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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