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KH04 FDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,971 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 74,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,362 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,426 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,758 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 1.70 +perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition(uneven friction surface).

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,392 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,379 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,354 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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KH04 FDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KH04 FDY, 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 KH04 FDY registered?

KH04 FDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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