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YN04 LKC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,906 mi
Last recorded77,906 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 77,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,464 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,689 miles

under tray fitted to floor

Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,816 miles

both front tyres thin eges

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres thin inside edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,124 miles

edge wear / starting too wear low on all tyres....

rear brake pads starting too wear/slight lip on rear discs....

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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YN04 LKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YN04 LKC, 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 YN04 LKC registered?

YN04 LKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YN04 LKC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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