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YO53 RKA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 69,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 66,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,668 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2022 64,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 62,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,216 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 55,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 54,509 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,610 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,022 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 48,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,181 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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YO53 RKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YO53 RKA, 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 YO53 RKA registered?

YO53 RKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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