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K333 GAW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,890 mi
Last recorded108,890 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 GAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 108,873 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,721 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,794 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,669 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,344 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 75,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,582 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front door mirror unit slightly insecure.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 55,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front door mirror unit slightly insecure.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,295 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 26,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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K333 GAW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K333 GAW, 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 K333 GAW registered?

K333 GAW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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