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KB04 ALY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 13,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 11,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 11,447 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 11,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 10,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted covering some steering/brake and suspension components.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 9,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear jack/lift pad missing

Pass 9 May 2016 8,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,259 miles

all four tyres cracking showing signs of dereriation

Pass 8 May 2014 7,739 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 7,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,041 miles

damage to offside rear jacking point

Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 4,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 3,817 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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KB04 ALY 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 90.9%.

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 KB04 ALY, 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 KB04 ALY registered?

KB04 ALY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is KB04 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 ALY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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