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EX54 LGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,187 mi
Last recorded76,187 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 76,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2026 76,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,143 miles

Both Front Tyre's Tread Low/Worn Inner Edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front edge wear

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,948 miles

brake discs worn

brake service warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,948 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake discs worn

brake service warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2018 55,873 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake discs worn

brake service warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,729 miles

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

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

brake service light on.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2012 26,539 miles

All brake pads over 3/4 worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,520 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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EX54 LGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EX54 LGA, 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 EX54 LGA registered?

EX54 LGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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