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KE54 LKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,146 mi
Last recorded46,146 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 LKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 46,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,885 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 45,369 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 14 Jan 2023 44,399 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,818 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 43,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,271 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,218 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,489 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 36,503 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 34,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,048 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2011 33,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,358 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 27,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,081 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 25,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KE54 LKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KE54 LKD, 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 KE54 LKD registered?

KE54 LKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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