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KG04 ULV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,501 mi
Last recorded110,501 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 110,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 13 Nov 2021 109,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,623 miles

Nearside number plate lamp low light output

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 104,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 104,323 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Washer fluid leaking

Pass 11 May 2018 101,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 86,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 86,171 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,145 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,118 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,864 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,925 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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 ULV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KG04 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

KG04 ULV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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