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KS04 UWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,301 mi
Last recorded85,301 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 UWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,281 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 74,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2022 74,624 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner edges of both front tyres slightly worn

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slight damage

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 64,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,759 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,683 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut in sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and around brake pipe to flexable connections

Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,957 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and around brake pipe to flexable connections

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,440 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,150 miles

advised by dealership that this vehicle does not have anti slip pad on brake pedal

Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls not down to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,741 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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KS04 UWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KS04 UWZ, 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 KS04 UWZ registered?

KS04 UWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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