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YM04 UJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,196 mi
Last recorded105,196 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,196 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 101,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread worn showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack on inner edge of tread showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,848 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,588 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,420 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 65,300 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,662 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,662 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,363 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on depth warning markers

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,008 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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YM04 UJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YM04 UJK, 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 YM04 UJK registered?

YM04 UJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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