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KE04 YPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,919 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 45,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,095 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,120 miles

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 17 Jan 2008 22,631 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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KE04 YPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KE04 YPL, 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 KE04 YPL registered?

KE04 YPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is KE04 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE04 YPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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