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YK54 WDT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,035 mi
Last recorded56,035 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 WDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,519 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 55,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 54,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,098 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 50,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,151 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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YK54 WDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 YK54 WDT, 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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What year was YK54 WDT registered?

YK54 WDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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