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YK04 BGD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 BGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 46,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,838 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint dust cover slightly split, still preventing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint dust cover slightly split, still preventing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,332 miles

coverings fitted -limiting inspection

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,164 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,560 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2010 19,156 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking Between Tread

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,404 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight Deterioation To Tread On Inner Edge Of Offside Front Tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,874 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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YK04 BGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK04 BGD, 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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YK04 BGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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