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KY54 URJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,469 mi
Last recorded112,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 URJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,312 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 93,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front axel front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,337 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 27 Nov 2020 93,087 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 20 Nov 2019 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,905 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,165 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms rear ones bushes are perishing

nearside front shock absorber lower bush has play

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,888 miles

slight front inner rack play off side and near side front

slight play off side and near front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2015 78,864 miles

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

near side rear tyre bald inner edge and on 2,mm

off side and near side front tyres bald inner edges

slight front inner rack play off side and near side front

slight play off side and near front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,324 miles

number plates spaced slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,474 miles

Fog light switch stiff

Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,400 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

number plates spaced

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,790 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,306 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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KY54 URJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

KY54 URJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is KY54 URJ safe to buy?

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