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KT04 DWM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 102,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 102,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,419 miles

front brake pipes corroded

headlight lenses faded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Sep 2025 102,419 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pipes corroded

headlight lenses faded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,187 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight lenses fading

Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,985 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 6 Apr 2022 100,985 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 23 Feb 2022 100,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,762 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 99,762 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,414 miles

Front brake disc inner facia corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,267 miles

Front brake disc inner facia corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,263 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,396 miles

battery w/light lit.

eng/man light lit.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,530 miles

n/s parking brake effort is a little low for make & model.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,105 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,182 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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KT04 DWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KT04 DWM, 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 KT04 DWM registered?

KT04 DWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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