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KG04 ULR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,172 mi
Last recorded73,172 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 ULR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 73,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from under transmission

Fail 1 Oct 2024 66,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from under transmission

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,103 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,752 miles

Offside Front indicator side repeater lens cracked still functions correctly

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front indicator side repeater lens cracked still functions as should

Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing seek advice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front indicator side repeater lens cracked still functions as should

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,729 miles

tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,216 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,429 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog inop

srs light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,844 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut (no cords)

srs light on

Pass 20 May 2010 44,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,264 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)

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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KG04 ULR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KG04 ULR, 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 KG04 ULR registered?

KG04 ULR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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