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699 LJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,270 mi
Last recorded33,270 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration699 LJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,826 miles

Offside Rear Inner slight damage on inner wall of tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 27,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,199 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,099 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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699 LJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 699 LJ, 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 699 LJ registered?

699 LJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is 699 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 699 LJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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