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GK04 ZNL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,021 mi
Last recorded86,021 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 ZNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 86,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,408 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both camber arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,817 miles

Dampness on diff.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak onto under trays.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Dampness on diff.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak onto under trays.

Pass 17 May 2019 82,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 80,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,120 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Oil leaks onto under trays, & rear diff.

Pass 23 May 2016 73,976 miles

n/s/r jacking block missing

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,520 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,475 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,949 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,093 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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GK04 ZNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

GK04 ZNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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