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UFU 2

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,211 mi
Last recorded27,211 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFU 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,005 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 27,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 26,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,346 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,819 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,103 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,331 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,055 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,533 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 19,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,797 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,373 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,329 miles

near side front tyre side wall is damaged

near side headlamp aim is low

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

oil leaval is slightly low electric

wiper blades are smeary in opperation

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 6,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,058 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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UFU 2 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UFU 2, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UFU 2?

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What year was UFU 2 registered?

UFU 2 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is UFU 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFU 2 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UFU 2 have outstanding finance?

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