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KV54 MBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 146,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 141,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 135,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 130,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 130,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,165 miles

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 5 Sep 2016 85,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,109 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 6 Sep 2013 67,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,753 miles

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 2 Sep 2009 47,381 miles

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 Sep 2008 44,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,137 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 MBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

KV54 MBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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