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S333 KMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 KMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 88,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 83,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

battery light flashing on dash

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge 245/45/17

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,299 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,570 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 51,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,983 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,390 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2009 32,982 miles

osr light lens broken

warning light on dash [srs]

Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,982 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

warning light on dash [srs]

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,719 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,946 miles

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

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

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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S333 KMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S333 KMJ, 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 S333 KMJ registered?

S333 KMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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