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GK04 UXX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,910 mi
Last recorded79,910 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 UXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,850 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 78,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 76,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,406 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,089 miles

front tyres, innermost edges worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,584 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,959 miles

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 Aug 2009 56,959 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2008 45,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,089 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 32,723 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level on min

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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GK04 UXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK04 UXX, 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 GK04 UXX registered?

GK04 UXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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