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YC04 WGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,686 mi
Last recorded133,686 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 May 2024 130,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Feb 2023 127,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,135 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,284 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,284 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,826 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,268 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,520 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,999 miles

evidence of oil leak/seepage in gearbox area.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,233 miles

evidence of oil leak/seepage in gearbox area.

front and rear registration plates display other than an acceptable symbol.

front and rear registration plates do not display name,postcode of supplying dealer,

front and rear registration plates notdisplaying BASU 145d marking.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,479 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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YC04 WGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YC04 WGF, 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 YC04 WGF registered?

YC04 WGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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