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B11 YKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 38,640 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2024 38,280 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 22 May 2023 37,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,686 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,896 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,079 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 28,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,140 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,140 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,893 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B11 YKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B11 YKN, 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 B11 YKN registered?

B11 YKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is B11 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 YKN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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