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KU04 LUC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 LUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 90,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 88,996 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,261 miles

Front both tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2015 45,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,055 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 May 2013 40,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,183 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,974 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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KU04 LUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KU04 LUC, 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 KU04 LUC registered?

KU04 LUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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