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V88 KOM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 KOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,874 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 87,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 73,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 64,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 48,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,958 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,351 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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V88 KOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V88 KOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V88 KOM registered?

V88 KOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is V88 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 KOM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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