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KY54 OKB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,836 mi
Last recorded111,836 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 OKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 111,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,081 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 92,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth very low (Borderline Advise attention

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,313 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,743 miles

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

Rear pads low.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,224 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to nearside front tyre

nearside rear wheel noisy when turned by hand (possible parking brake shoes)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,457 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to nearside front tyre

nearside rear wheel noisy when turned by hand (possible parking brake shoes)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror damage

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror damage

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,933 miles

Oil leak

n/s repeater lamp lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn & distorted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,035 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,787 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall damage

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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KY54 OKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KY54 OKB, 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 KY54 OKB registered?

KY54 OKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is KY54 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 OKB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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