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H11 KWN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,338 mi
Last recorded75,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 KWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 75,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,330 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,206 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 74,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 70,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s/r tyres 3.00 mm tread

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracked in the tread

Fail 5 May 2015 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s/r tyres 3.00 mm tread

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracked in the tread

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,618 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,414 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)

catalytic converter rattling/broken up inside

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,906 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,048 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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H11 KWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H11 KWN, 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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H11 KWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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