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MC53 KZH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,736 mi
Last recorded63,736 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 63,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre no tread on edges

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre no tread on edges

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre edges wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,074 miles

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

both front tyre edges wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,829 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,675 miles

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

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

tyres all worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyres all worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

botht front bearings slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,047 miles

srs light on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,650 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,791 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,827 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,084 miles

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

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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MC53 KZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MC53 KZH, 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 MC53 KZH registered?

MC53 KZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is MC53 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 KZH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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