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KV54 DLN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake pads and disc have been over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 105,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 104,877 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 104,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 102,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 102,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 101,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 999,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.55 mm min1.60 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 999,130 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.55 mm min1.60 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 98,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,631 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 55,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,059 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,333 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 14,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KV54 DLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KV54 DLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV54 DLN registered?

KV54 DLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KV54 DLN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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