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WF04 WZC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,329 mi
Last recorded64,329 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 WZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 64,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 52,555 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring gaiter split

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,481 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT .ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN ,OK AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLLS PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,576 miles

brake lamp in boot lid cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,276 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,424 miles

oil leak/mist from front suspension components!

Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak/mist from front suspension components!

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,366 miles

advise nsf tyre small cut on side wall no cords showing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,953 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 WZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WZC, 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 WF04 WZC registered?

WF04 WZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WF04 WZC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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