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PK54 HRE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,522 mi
Last recorded119,522 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 HRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 119,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,415 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 110,663 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear fogged glass (3.3 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 108,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,788 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,035 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,877 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,870 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,734 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,842 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn to 2mm in places

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,793 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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PK54 HRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK54 HRE, 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 PK54 HRE registered?

PK54 HRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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The MOT history for PK54 HRE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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