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PN54 KXY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,241 mi
Last recorded145,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 KXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 145,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

discs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 144,522 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear arches corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,577 miles

Boot struts do not support the weight of the boot and may require attention soon

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Brake warning illuminated on dashboard

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very small amount of play detected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame prescribed mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 123,577 miles

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

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

Boot struts do not support the weight of the boot and may require attention soon

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Brake warning illuminated on dashboard

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very small amount of play detected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame prescribed mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,263 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and stepping.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,657 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,778 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,778 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,754 miles

offside parking brake has low effort.

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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PN54 KXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN54 KXY, 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 PN54 KXY registered?

PN54 KXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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