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MK02 FLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,009 mi
Last recorded52,009 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 52,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 45,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,298 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,132 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

plastic outer sill trims fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,903 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,054 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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MK02 FLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MK02 FLY, 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 MK02 FLY registered?

MK02 FLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MK02 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK02 FLY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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