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PL04 FXV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,334 mi
Last recorded102,334 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 FXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,628 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 85,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,879 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear parking brake week

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level on min

steering lock seems to be inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,214 miles

MIL on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,040 miles

MIL on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre kerb damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,726 miles

MIL on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

condensation in o/s/repeater mirror lamp

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle cover

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,463 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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PL04 FXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 PL04 FXV, 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 PL04 FXV registered?

PL04 FXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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