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C20 LNO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,358 mi
Last recorded54,358 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 LNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 54,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 53,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,476 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 45,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,964 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 43,751 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,310 miles

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension /components due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension /components due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,929 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,655 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,122 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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C20 LNO 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 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 C20 LNO, 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 C20 LNO registered?

C20 LNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is C20 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 LNO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C20 LNO have outstanding finance?

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