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KN04 RXU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 RXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 104,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 162,689 miles

Battery warning on indicating not charging

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal does not return fully (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 102,689 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery warning on indicating not charging

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal does not return fully (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,468 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,116 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,255 miles

srs light on

Fail 25 Sep 2012 95,255 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

srs light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,677 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 89,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front ABS wire insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 80,358 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,490 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 RXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN04 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

KN04 RXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is KN04 RXU safe to buy?

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