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KE54 SCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 191,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,735 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertray missing fixing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,638 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,705 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,705 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,184 miles

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint shock joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres getting low

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,707 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,074 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,949 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on very inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on very inner edge

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 SCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KE54 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

KE54 SCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is KE54 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE54 SCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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