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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LL04 KTEMOT history

LL04 KTE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LL04 KTE black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,038 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 KTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 KTE was last recorded at 118,038 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,240 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
5,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,038 miles
  • 2024 – 117,240 miles
  • 2023 – 113,615 miles
  • 2022 – 109,652 miles
  • 2021 – 106,333 miles
  • 2020 – 102,580 miles
  • 2019 – 98,688 miles
  • 2018 – 94,439 miles
  • 2017 – 88,552 miles
  • 2016 – 83,706 miles
  • 2015 – 75,012 miles
  • 2014 – 65,057 miles
  • 2013 – 58,125 miles
  • 2012 – 48,666 miles
  • 2011 – 40,569 miles
  • 2010 – 33,227 miles
  • 2009 – 26,447 miles
  • 2008 – 18,394 miles
  • 2007 – 13,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,038 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,038 miles (+798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,038 miles
    Test number
    676162108694
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,240 miles
    Test number
    990119245981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail117,240 miles (+3,625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,240 miles
    Test number
    777851240261
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass113,615 miles (+3,963)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    465287938084
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,652 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,652 miles
    Test number
    401502680543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail109,642 miles (+3,309)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    748175819680
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass106,333 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    346357469878
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNsf nsr osr tyres worn out inner edges
  8. Fail106,332 miles (+3,752)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,332 miles
    Test number
    304378257225
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNsf nsr osr tyres worn out inner edges
  9. Pass102,580 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    887858313845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes covered by plastic under trays-Unable to inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer barely providing enough water to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail102,580 miles (+3,892)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    685313642888
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes covered by plastic under trays-Unable to inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer barely providing enough water to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass98,688 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    997800190878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,439 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    322235086551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,552 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    132873264888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,706 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,706 miles
    Test number
    777046864997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,012 miles (+9,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    149942985191
    • Note(4) Both front wheel barings have slight play
  16. Pass65,057 miles (+6,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    809765394148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass58,125 miles (+9,459)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    268766393460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass48,666 miles (+8,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    427347072127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass40,569 miles (+7,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    828631881126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass33,227 miles (+6,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    690376370135
    • Note(3) Both front tyres worn close to limit.
  21. Pass26,447 miles (+8,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    540842489147
    • Note(3) Both rear tyres worn close to limit.
  22. Pass18,394 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,394 miles
    Test number
    303871508416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,304 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,304 miles
    Test number
    953390407266
    • NoteFront tyres worn iow on edges
  24. Fail13,286 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,286 miles
    Test number
    291884097107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges.

Questions about LL04 KTE

Does LL04 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 KTE is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 KTE?
The MOT on LL04 KTE is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 KTE done?
LL04 KTE was recorded at 118,038 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,731 miles a year.
Has LL04 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 KTE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 KTE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 KTE find?
LL04 KTE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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