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YC04 PZK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,539 mi
Last recorded104,539 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 PZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 104,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,659 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor engine oil leaks

strong advise on cracking line on offside front centre tyre tread pattern

strong advise on offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated view to rear

Pass 25 May 2019 95,936 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,856 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,588 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,588 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,340 miles

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

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

rear brake pads are close to legal limit

rear discs are lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,667 miles

front brake pads are on the limit (1.5mm)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,558 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,225 miles

slight travel in foot operated parking brake.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,743 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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YC04 PZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YC04 PZK, 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

How do I check the history of YC04 PZK?

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What year was YC04 PZK registered?

YC04 PZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YC04 PZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 PZK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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