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K8 EUS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 EUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,014 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating, beam pattern only just visible on beam tester - both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir and pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber lower balljoint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall - 255/40 R18 Pirelli P-Zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating, beam pattern only just visible on beam tester - both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir and pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,256 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 71,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 71,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,634 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,482 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,501 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 26,590 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,731 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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K8 EUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K8 EUS, 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 K8 EUS registered?

K8 EUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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