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B8 LWB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,520 mi
Last recorded40,520 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 40,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 38,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,140 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,258 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,333 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,479 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,080 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,251 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,205 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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B8 LWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B8 LWB, 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 B8 LWB registered?

B8 LWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is B8 LWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 LWB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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