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KT54 RCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 RCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 103,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,216 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 91,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,574 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,335 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,196 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,196 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,125 miles

front and rear brake pads advanced wear

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,889 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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KT54 RCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KT54 RCZ, 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 KT54 RCZ registered?

KT54 RCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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