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Y10 KSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,512 mi
Last recorded50,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 KSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 50,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,237 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 43,536 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,256 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 43,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,120 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 42,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,176 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to crack and perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2016 39,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to crack and perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 38,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 38,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,377 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,073 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 16,769 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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Y10 KSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y10 KSL, 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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Y10 KSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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