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RA04 KRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 108,997 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 106,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,567 miles

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 13 Apr 2021 95,223 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 95,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,487 miles

Offside Front foglamp out

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,176 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,088 miles

front number plate damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Jan 2013 67,088 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front brake discs worn & corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs condition scored and lipped to limits ADVISE ONLY

rear brake pads low on condition ADVISE ONLY

rear number plate starting to blister

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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RA04 KRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RA04 KRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA04 KRU registered?

RA04 KRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is RA04 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA04 KRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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