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KRY 4

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,817 mi
Last recorded52,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRY 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 51,197 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,144 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,769 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,779 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,584 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 42,541 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,277 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,294 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,324 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2009 19,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,889 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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KRY 4 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KRY 4, 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 KRY 4 registered?

KRY 4 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is KRY 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRY 4 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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