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KN54 KWH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 KWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 72,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Damper ball joint play

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TRACE OF OIL ON UNDERTRAYS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 60,100 miles

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,556 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Damper sweting (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 40,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,252 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 8 May 2015 33,689 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls + getting low on tread.

Pass 19 May 2014 32,129 miles

both rear tyres show signs of cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 18 May 2013 30,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,394 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 24,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,571 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,406 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut to kerbing strip on outer side wall

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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KN54 KWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KN54 KWH, 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 KN54 KWH registered?

KN54 KWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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