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S500 FJB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 FJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,998 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,329 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,025 miles

Both front engine mounts leaking oil

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,632 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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S500 FJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S500 FJB, 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 S500 FJB registered?

S500 FJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is S500 FJB safe to buy?

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