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KL04 XPC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,094 mi
Last recorded68,094 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 XPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 68,094 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Wheel arch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 68,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Wheel arch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 56,800 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 56,800 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 48,994 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 48,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 39,876 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full view off testable items

Pass 16 May 2020 36,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 34,615 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 32,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 28,307 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,314 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 22,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 13,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 12,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 12,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,000 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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KL04 XPC 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 80%.

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 KL04 XPC, 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 KL04 XPC registered?

KL04 XPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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