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SF54 PZE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,496 mi
Last recorded49,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 PZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 49,496 miles

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,858 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 48,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 48,441 miles

Tyre close to ten years old both front tyre (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall -245/40 zr18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall -245/40 zr18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 46,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 36,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,705 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,317 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre cracking up between tread

O/S/F tyre cracking between treads

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,871 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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SF54 PZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF54 PZE, 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 SF54 PZE registered?

SF54 PZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is SF54 PZE safe to buy?

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