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KS53 PNV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,918 mi
Last recorded56,918 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 56,918 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,561 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,251 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 56,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,903 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,665 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,408 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,892 miles

nsf osf brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,412 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,458 miles

Boot struts slightly weak

Both front tyres starting to step on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,439 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low may be needed to be rplaced before next mot

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,340 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,446 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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KS53 PNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KS53 PNV, 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 KS53 PNV registered?

KS53 PNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is KS53 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 PNV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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