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V8 FBK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Orange Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,950 mi
Last recorded74,950 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom of hydrolastic suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom of Hydrolastic suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 63,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,373 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,541 miles

**** OFFSIDE REAR TYRE RUN LOW ON PRESSURE AND INNER EGDE VERY SOFT AND SMOOTH, INNER WALL OF TYRE COULD BE DAMAGED!! ****

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

**** offside rear tyre very low on pressure and worn very smooth and soft on inner edge ****

Pass 30 May 2008 41,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,203 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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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V8 FBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Orange with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V8 FBK, 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 V8 FBK registered?

V8 FBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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