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YK04 LUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,763 mi
Last recorded47,763 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 47,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 front pipes affected - wheel arch/chassis leg area. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,468 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 LUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LUL, 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 YK04 LUL?

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What year was YK04 LUL registered?

YK04 LUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YK04 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 LUL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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