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V6 RCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,274 mi
Last recorded105,274 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 99,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 99,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,597 miles

advise : both front tyres slightly perished/splitting on outer edges

advise : under body/suspension surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,139 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,137 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,512 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,511 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,364 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R STRUT GAITERS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S/R AND N/S/R STRUT GAITERS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 3 May 2014 69,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,848 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,722 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,803 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,492 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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V6 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V6 RCF, 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 V6 RCF registered?

V6 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for V6 RCF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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