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SK04 NTN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,218 mi
Last recorded75,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 NTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,978 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 74,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAKS IN PLACES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAKS IN PLACES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,441 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,711 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,618 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

aux/serpentine drive belt deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 25,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 19,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,764 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 18,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,949 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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SK04 NTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK04 NTN, 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 SK04 NTN registered?

SK04 NTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is SK04 NTN safe to buy?

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