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YW04 KAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,836 mi
Last recorded47,836 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,836 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,586 miles

Coolant leak coolant weeping from above nearside lower control arm ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror slightly loose ()

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

Offside Rear hydraulic damper dust cover torn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes into flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into flexi hose pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hydraulic damper dust cover torn

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture behind lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front seat belts slow to retract belt when buckled

Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 29,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 45 17 98w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,563 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres inner edges slightly worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,754 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,492 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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YW04 KAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YW04 KAX, 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 YW04 KAX registered?

YW04 KAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is YW04 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 KAX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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