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VF04 GXY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 GXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 111,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 109,670 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 108,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 107,604 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,014 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 105,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 100,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 75,806 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,806 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,194 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,210 miles

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

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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VF04 GXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VF04 GXY, 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 VF04 GXY registered?

VF04 GXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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