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K4 URW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,019 mi
Last recorded66,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 66,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,967 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 65,967 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car ran out of fuel (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,967 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,897 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,011 miles

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

slight water ingress in both side repeaters

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,763 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,011 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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K4 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K4 URW, 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 K4 URW registered?

K4 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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