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WF04 VHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,527 mi
Last recorded101,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 VHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,519 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 73,603 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 73,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 62,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,659 miles

near side rear tyre has a metal object stuck within the tread

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,419 miles

o.s. mirror glass slight faded

rear registration plate slight faded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,228 miles

dampness seen o/s/r fluid suspension pipe area

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,595 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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WF04 VHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WF04 VHR, 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

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What year was WF04 VHR registered?

WF04 VHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is WF04 VHR safe to buy?

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