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SL53 KAZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,789 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 79,778 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,489 miles

engine oil dip stick blanking plug missing

Fail 7 Sep 2020 79,489 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil dip stick blanking plug missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,257 miles

Engine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,529 miles

srs light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,463 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 32,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,440 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,322 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SL53 KAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SL53 KAZ, 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 SL53 KAZ registered?

SL53 KAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is SL53 KAZ safe to buy?

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