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K321 CUE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 CUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 97,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured INNER RIM (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,409 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and lower ball joint has play. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear position light not working but not more than 50%.

front wipers smearing.

Pass 23 May 2017 83,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,124 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and rippled

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,011 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,034 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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K321 CUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K321 CUE, 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 K321 CUE registered?

K321 CUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is K321 CUE safe to buy?

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