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S9 SKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 SKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 98,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake getting low in performance

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,069 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,892 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 69,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,702 miles

wipers smear

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,376 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,823 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,829 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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S9 SKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S9 SKE, 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 S9 SKE registered?

S9 SKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is S9 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 SKE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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