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WK04 KYV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 KYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025
Pass 28 May 2024 136,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 130,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,661 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 123,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 17 Mar 2021 117,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 102,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,625 miles

Nearside Rear flexi hose perishing

Offside Rear flexi hose perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2018 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexi hose perishing

Offside Rear flexi hose perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,625 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,464 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,276 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,029 miles

slight play in o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,015 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,779 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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WK04 KYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WK04 KYV, 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 WK04 KYV registered?

WK04 KYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WK04 KYV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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