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KN54 PPY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,020 mi
Last recorded93,020 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 93,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,794 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,298 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,292 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,201 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracked/worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 79,298 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,298 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 76,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside mirror does not provide a view to the rear

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 76,713 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside mirror does not provide a view to the rear

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 70,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 70,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 63,576 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 24 May 2011 55,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,855 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,855 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,089 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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KN54 PPY 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 72.7%.

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 KN54 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

KN54 PPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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