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KM04 JFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 JFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in the inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,040 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 81,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,035 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,640 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,814 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 32,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,047 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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KM04 JFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KM04 JFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM04 JFM registered?

KM04 JFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is KM04 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM04 JFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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