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KF54 NHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 NHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight aim test only just met (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight aim test only just met (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,169 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 84,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower shocker ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,119 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,001 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,319 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,852 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 39,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,480 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,672 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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KF54 NHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KF54 NHZ, 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 KF54 NHZ registered?

KF54 NHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is KF54 NHZ safe to buy?

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