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S100 FAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,891 mi
Last recorded30,891 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 FAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 30,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 30,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 30,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 29,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,261 miles

offside front headlamp aim poor

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,497 miles

advise customer to seek maindealer advise as suspension system seems to have some reduced damping effect

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,176 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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S100 FAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S100 FAY, 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 S100 FAY registered?

S100 FAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is S100 FAY safe to buy?

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