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M500 FAW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,238 mi
Last recorded46,238 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 FAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 46,238 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,662 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,577 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 37,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2015 27,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,056 miles

near/side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off/side rear tyre is showing signs of cracking at outer wall area

Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,929 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 8,434 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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M500 FAW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M500 FAW, 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 M500 FAW registered?

M500 FAW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is M500 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 FAW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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