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K88 KFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 KFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,802 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 79,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 79,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 79,303 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 78,980 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2020 78,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 76,735 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 15 May 2018 73,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 May 2018 73,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,926 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in NSF steering rack end joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 62,760 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 57,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,846 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,811 miles

plastic trim fitted under vehicle inspection limited

rear pads wearing thin

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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K88 KFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K88 KFH, 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 K88 KFH registered?

K88 KFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is K88 KFH safe to buy?

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