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RFB 1

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,644 mi
Last recorded9,644 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFB 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 May 2022 9,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 9,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,487 miles

All tyres starting to perish/crack.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 9,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,750 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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RFB 1 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFB 1, 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 RFB 1 registered?

RFB 1 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is RFB 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFB 1 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFB 1 have outstanding finance?

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