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PA04 HKK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH RUSTING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SUSPENSION TURRET LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 84,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 78,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,120 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 67,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,869 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,016 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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PA04 HKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PA04 HKK, 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 PA04 HKK registered?

PA04 HKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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