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KR04 EKV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 51,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 49,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 46,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 43,768 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 43,768 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,848 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 38,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 28,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer bottle signs of leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 27,384 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,207 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,207 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2009 22,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,014 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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KR04 EKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KR04 EKV, 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 KR04 EKV registered?

KR04 EKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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