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N1 FLW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,890 mi
Last recorded55,890 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 55,890 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,355 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,451 miles

Central Lower light misting of oil around transmission

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lip showing along with scoring to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad material wearing very close to wear limit depth. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lip showing along with scoring to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad material wearing very close to wear limit depth. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty Power steering fluid level not on dipstick. Refilled level to correct level. (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,031 miles

Front pads low

bonnet light displayed on dash

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 37,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 May 2014 32,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 28,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 26,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,891 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,958 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,681 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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N1 FLW 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 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N1 FLW, 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 N1 FLW registered?

N1 FLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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