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AF04 KPG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,000 mi
Last recorded48,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 KPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 38,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,297 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,682 miles

offside front tyre is on 3mm -255/40/18

Fail 11 Feb 2014 34,680 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

battery warning lamp showing a fault -further investigation required

offside front tyre is on 3mm -255/40/18

slight play in front wheel bearings -within tolerance

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,593 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,425 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,039 miles

O/s/f castor arm balljoint rubber boot split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,988 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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AF04 KPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF04 KPG, 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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AF04 KPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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