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HY04 WKW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 WKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive - Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also bald on inner edge 285/35/18 (Dated 2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bald on inner edge 285/35/18 (Dated 2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,564 miles

Nearside Front cracks outside edge of tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front cracks outside edge of tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Offside mirror insecure

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,064 miles

cracks in front tyre sidewall / tread

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cracks in front tyre sidewall / tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,286 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,127 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,869 miles

both rear tyres just legal, recommend replacing.

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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HY04 WKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 HY04 WKW, 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 HY04 WKW registered?

HY04 WKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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