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MB04 FCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,287 mi
Last recorded102,287 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 95,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,856 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle.

Fail 29 May 2020 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat shield loose

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,756 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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MB04 FCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 MB04 FCF, 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 MB04 FCF registered?

MB04 FCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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