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C1 LVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,554 mi
Last recorded45,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 LVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 45,554 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2026 45,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,418 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,425 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,935 miles

Nearside Rear alloy been repaired

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,129 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,302 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,459 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to N/S of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,465 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,586 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 12,428 miles

EML LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHING ON SIDEWALL

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C1 LVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C1 LVU, 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 C1 LVU registered?

C1 LVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is C1 LVU safe to buy?

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