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KM04 YXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,839 mi
Last recorded92,839 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 YXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 92,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 92,522 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 92,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,609 miles

Front both tyre edge wear

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxilary belt in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,103 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foreward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foreward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,736 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 31 Dec 2014 46,609 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,268 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,676 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 13,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM04 YXA, 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 KM04 YXA registered?

KM04 YXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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