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WH04 FBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,744 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 39,744 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,836 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,173 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 18,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,881 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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WH04 FBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WH04 FBE, 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 WH04 FBE registered?

WH04 FBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WH04 FBE safe to buy?

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