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KP04 YWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 YWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,240 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 101,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 99,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,943 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,943 miles

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

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

front pads and discs worn

Pass 16 May 2007 45,576 miles

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

front brake pads low

slite play in off side front wheel bearing

underbody coverd in plastic tray

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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KP04 YWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KP04 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP04 YWL?

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What year was KP04 YWL registered?

KP04 YWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is KP04 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP04 YWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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