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KW04 ZCL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,010 mi
Last recorded185,010 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 ZCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 185,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre obviously under inflated ( has a nail) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 184,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre obviously under inflated ( has a nail) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 181,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 180,124 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 180,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 179,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 175,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 171,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 163,703 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 155,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 155,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 145,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Adv front discs slight wear...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv front brake pads worn low ........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Adv both rear brake discs worn...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly adv rear brake pads worn low...... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 145,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Showing fault on dash...... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Adv front discs slight wear...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv front brake pads worn low ........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Adv both rear brake discs worn...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly adv rear brake pads worn low...... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, cut in tread and damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

cut to offside rear tyre in tread but not more than 25mm

offside wiper streaks

Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 120,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,239 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,162 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 50,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 50,960 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KW04 ZCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KW04 ZCL, 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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KW04 ZCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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