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K15 VSS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

191,353 mi
Last recorded191,353 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 VSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 191,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 189,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 186,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 184,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 177,836 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 177,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 175,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 170,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 160,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 151,823 miles

rear no plate loose on fixing

Pass 12 May 2017 138,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 133,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,228 miles

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 124,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,146 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactres covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,746 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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K15 VSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 K15 VSS, 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 K15 VSS registered?

K15 VSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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