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KX54 AWG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,877 mi
Last recorded26,877 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 AWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 26,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 26,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both cam covers slight oil leak, dripping onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,835 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,739 miles

Off side rear tyre has a cut

Fail 21 May 2015 18,739 miles

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

Off side rear tyre has a cut

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front tyre cut in outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,160 miles

Front wipers noisy

Fail 19 Jun 2009 12,160 miles

Front wipers noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,190 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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KX54 AWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KX54 AWG, 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 KX54 AWG registered?

KX54 AWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is KX54 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX54 AWG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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