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KJ04 PNL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,946 mi
Last recorded100,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,946 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,248 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,744 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,561 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Both tyres misshaped on inner tread area

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,108 miles

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

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

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

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

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,front & mid undershields & plastic oversills fitted,front brake hoses part shrouded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,536 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,534 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,647 miles

Gaiter split at ball joint on n/s/f lower control arm - no excess movement

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,780 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,125 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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KJ04 PNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KJ04 PNL, 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 KJ04 PNL registered?

KJ04 PNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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