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S1 KDA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,807 mi
Last recorded31,807 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 KDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 31,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 31,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 30,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 30,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both rear suspension strut dust covers are in a poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension strut dust boot/cover in a poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,031 miles

Both nearside wheels buckled

Nearside Front Mirror indicator cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,146 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 26,118 miles

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

wear lip on rear discs

Pass 24 May 2010 25,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,567 miles

battery light on.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2009 23,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery light on.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2008 19,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,153 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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S1 KDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S1 KDA, 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 S1 KDA registered?

S1 KDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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