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GF04 KFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 KFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 53,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on legal limet

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,779 miles

both rear tyre s on legal limet

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,660 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)

Fail 29 May 2013 23,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,487 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,324 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,400 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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GF04 KFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF04 KFE, 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 GF04 KFE registered?

GF04 KFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is GF04 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 KFE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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