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K13 DLE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,538 mi
Last recorded72,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 69,059 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,585 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 49,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,148 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 46,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 41,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,032 miles

o/s/rear tyre low on pressure

wiper motor noisey

Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre low on pressure

wiper motor noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,571 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 23 Feb 2007 22,571 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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K13 DLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K13 DLE, 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 K13 DLE registered?

K13 DLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is K13 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 DLE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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