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KO53 DFD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 79,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,475 miles

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

tyres worn slightly more on the very edges

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres worn slightly more on the very edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,427 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,773 miles

offside front suspension air bag lower ball joint has play

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,080 miles

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

offside lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,054 miles

offside front wheel has slight play.

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,048 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,854 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,614 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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KO53 DFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KO53 DFD, 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 KO53 DFD registered?

KO53 DFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is KO53 DFD safe to buy?

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