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KN04 EMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 114,471 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door mirror glass poor condition

parking brake foot lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,893 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,576 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 97,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 96,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 95,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 93,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,523 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,074 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,401 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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KN04 EMF 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 KN04 EMF, 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 KN04 EMF registered?

KN04 EMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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