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BX53 KLM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,855 mi
Last recorded121,855 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 121,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 121,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 120,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,368 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,751 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 111,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 109,684 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front washer jets poor.

n/s/f lower shocker mounting poor.

o/s/f door mirror glass poor.

o/s/f lower shocker mounting poor.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,044 miles

front washer jets poor.

n/s/f lower shocker mounting poor.

o/s/f door mirror glass poor.

o/s/f lower shocker mounting poor.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,164 miles

standing rust on discs/ under body covered in trims

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,777 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,260 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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BX53 KLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BX53 KLM, 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 BX53 KLM registered?

BX53 KLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is BX53 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 KLM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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