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KO04 HLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,715 mi
Last recorded129,715 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 129,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 129,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 129,607 miles

Play in nearside front inner steering joint

Fail 21 May 2021 129,582 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Not locking in on position (4.5.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, nearside more ()

Service brake warning displayed, brakes may need attention

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,458 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

service brake warning lamp staying on dash indicating a fault

Fail 26 Apr 2019 122,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

service brake warning lamp staying on dash indicating a fault

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,308 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,301 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 89,525 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,404 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 62,325 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front tyre on 2mm.

Offside front tyre on 3mm.

Offside parking brake reading slightly low.

Unable to inspect steering, suspension & brakes fully due to covers fitted under vehicle, over body sills & engine.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,294 miles

Nearside 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 16 Dec 2008 50,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,232 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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KO04 HLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KO04 HLR, 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 KO04 HLR registered?

KO04 HLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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