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L4 KDW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,181 mi
Last recorded40,181 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 KDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 36,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn down to 2nd stage rubber on the inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,669 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

nearside front wheel is a rear

offside rear wheel is a front

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,306 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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L4 KDW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L4 KDW, 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 L4 KDW registered?

L4 KDW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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