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KC04 SJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,714 mi
Last recorded125,714 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 SJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush balljoint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Aug 2024 125,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush balljoint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2023 125,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 123,687 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 28 Jul 2020 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,105 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 109,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,902 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,164 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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KC04 SJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 KC04 SJV, 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 KC04 SJV registered?

KC04 SJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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