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EU04 KHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,308 mi
Last recorded89,308 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 KHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,785 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,293 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,294 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear to both front brake discs

both o/s jacking blocks missing

recommend both rear tyres replaced

tread n/s/r tyre as low as 1.74mm

tread on o/s/r tyre as low as 2.06mm

Fail 27 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear to both front brake discs

both o/s jacking blocks missing

recommend both rear tyres replaced

tread n/s/r tyre as low as 1.74mm

tread on o/s/r tyre as low as 2.06mm

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2012 62,570 miles

front discs corroded....

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded....

Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,219 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to min thickness

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,893 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

front brake discs worn close to min thickness

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,307 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre stop lamp damaged

nearside repeater light unit damaged

offside front & rear jacking point rubbers missing

Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre stop lamp damaged

nearside repeater light unit damaged

offside front & rear jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,793 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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EU04 KHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EU04 KHA, 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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EU04 KHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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