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PK04 KSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 KSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,897 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 106,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 106,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner wings corrded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 99,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all four tyres have multiple cracking of tread , some close to failure criteria

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,587 miles

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

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

all four tyres have multiple cracking of tread , some close to failure criteria

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,544 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,439 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,325 miles

both front brake discs worn and scored

bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

chips in w/screen

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,023 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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PK04 KSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK04 KSU, 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 PK04 KSU registered?

PK04 KSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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