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RF04 UUY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,233 mi
Last recorded147,233 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 UUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 147,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 146,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WORN

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 141,435 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 141,435 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides have play in lower ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,258 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 132,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint has play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,772 miles

Front Both shock absorbers badly worn lower ball joints

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,806 miles

Offside Front lower front arm slight play ball joint

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2018 97,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 12 May 2017 88,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 81,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 68,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,583 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2013 63,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 58,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,352 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread and worn on inside edge

Fail 9 May 2011 50,349 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread and worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 41,055 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 41,051 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 32,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,302 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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RF04 UUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RF04 UUY, 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 RF04 UUY registered?

RF04 UUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is RF04 UUY safe to buy?

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