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PF53 DFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,142 mi
Last recorded32,142 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 32,142 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 32,127 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 29,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 27,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 24,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 24,093 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 24,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,693 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted time of test.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2016 19,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 17,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 14,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,497 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,536 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 6,968 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 5,994 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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PF53 DFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PF53 DFV, 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 PF53 DFV registered?

PF53 DFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is PF53 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 DFV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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