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K12 RFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 76,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 69,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,973 miles

Front both offside & nearside tyres cracked/perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,917 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on inside walls

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,641 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,584 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 24 Nov 2009 32,798 miles

Inner track control arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,760 miles

n/s/f fog lamp fallen in

Fail 9 Oct 2007 18,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f fog lamp fallen in

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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K12 RFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K12 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K12 RFM?

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What year was K12 RFM registered?

K12 RFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is K12 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 RFM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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