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PF04 SSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 SSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 55,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 55,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,155 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,640 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO WEAR SENSOR AND DISCS CORRODED .

Fail 24 Jun 2020 54,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken SPRING BROKEN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO WEAR SENSOR AND DISCS CORRODED .

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,728 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,420 miles

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

circumfrential cracking to both front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,107 miles

Brake pipes are mostly hidden

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,549 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,301 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs worn

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,150 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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PF04 SSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PF04 SSU, 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 PF04 SSU registered?

PF04 SSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is PF04 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF04 SSU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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