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K6 BLS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,346 mi
Last recorded132,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,071 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 115,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,318 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,805 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 107,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,790 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 104,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in n/s of windscreen

Fail 12 May 2014 98,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 98,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,831 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,788 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 90,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 81,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,947 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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K6 BLS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K6 BLS, 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 K6 BLS registered?

K6 BLS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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