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K7 CSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 CSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 37,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 37,598 miles

OSF/OSR/NSR tyres are very old. (2007)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads are overheated and are starting to crumble

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,857 miles

Offside Rear service brake did not lock up when tested(against expectation)

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,451 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 34,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,180 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 34,180 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,446 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 32,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,777 miles

Small oil leak from nearside rocker cover

Pass 12 May 2016 28,532 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 27,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease at offside front shock absorber lower boot

Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,658 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K7 CSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K7 CSL, 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 K7 CSL registered?

K7 CSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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