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SP04 KPP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 58,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,978 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 37,723 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 35,225 miles

Nearside Front has a cut to side wall but not to cords

Fail 10 May 2017 35,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front has a cut to side wall but not to cords

Pass 5 May 2016 33,447 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 29,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 24,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,940 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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SP04 KPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP04 KPP, 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 SP04 KPP registered?

SP04 KPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is SP04 KPP safe to buy?

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