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RT02 FUN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,543 mi
Last recorded48,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT02 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 48,543 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 45,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,232 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,745 miles

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

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,301 miles

front pads wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing

plastic under / engine / sill covers making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,492 miles

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

unable to fully view all inner brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing down

unable to fully view front brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Fail 16 Jun 2015 39,137 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing down on centre tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,002 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,002 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,233 miles

Airbag light and warning on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,939 miles

SRS (air bag) light on

full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,660 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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RT02 FUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RT02 FUN, 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 RT02 FUN registered?

RT02 FUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is RT02 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT02 FUN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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