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KV54 GFG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,797 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,510 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

stone chip in front screen

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,410 miles

both front tyres cut on sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,195 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,563 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 36,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,432 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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KV54 GFG 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 90.9%.

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 KV54 GFG, 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 KV54 GFG registered?

KV54 GFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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