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VX04 KRG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,836 mi
Last recorded50,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 KRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 50,836 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 50,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 50,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOWING OF AGE DETERIORATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 50,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,575 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,575 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,075 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,558 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,554 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished with surface splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,941 miles

small cut to o/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,290 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 23,290 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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VX04 KRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX04 KRG, 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 VX04 KRG registered?

VX04 KRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is VX04 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 KRG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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