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VU04 KMM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,381 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near and offside rear lower arm outer joint worn

slight leak from near and offside front suspension units

Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,213 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,059 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,699 miles

steering making noise in operation

Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,699 miles

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

steering making noise in operation

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,521 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,380 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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VU04 KMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VU04 KMM, 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 VU04 KMM registered?

VU04 KMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is VU04 KMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 KMM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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