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GF04 KSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,681 mi
Last recorded123,681 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 KSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 123,681 miles

OSF upper suspension arm creaks during turning, no play found

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rockers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 123,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OSF upper suspension arm creaks during turning, no play found

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rockers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to both floors and outer sills

Fail 13 Aug 2024 115,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to both floors and outer sills

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,174 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 88,145 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 86,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,486 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,238 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 28 Apr 2008 56,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,080 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 KSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

GF04 KSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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