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KS04 DAN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,989 mi
Last recorded46,989 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl41,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 46,989 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s , outer protection covering split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,332 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,053 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,897 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 16,897 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 15,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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KS04 DAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,185 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 KS04 DAN, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS04 DAN registered?

KS04 DAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is KS04 DAN safe to buy?

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