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YK04 YPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,470 mi
Last recorded79,470 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 79,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 74,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 72,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,487 miles

coolant leak

front tyres low inner edges

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 60,385 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,226 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 52,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,821 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,618 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 YPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YPH, 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 YK04 YPH registered?

YK04 YPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is YK04 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 YPH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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