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K444 AAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 AAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 74,291 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 74,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,021 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both OSF and NSF corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (with shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear play in rear subframe bushes

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 71,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both OSF and NSF corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (with shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear play in rear subframe bushes

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,131 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

boot struts weak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,923 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad getting close to wear indicator

parking brake just passed 17%

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,261 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 54,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

all four tyre's perished on outer edges of tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,131 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

lower readings from offside parking brakes

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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K444 AAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K444 AAC, 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 K444 AAC registered?

K444 AAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is K444 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K444 AAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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