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F15 LCW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,745 mi
Last recorded96,745 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 96,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 92,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml light on

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,501 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,557 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Feb 2020 90,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,677 miles

under trays fitted restricting view of components

Fail 13 Jan 2017 75,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under trays fitted restricting components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,827 miles

o/s number plate lens missing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 48,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

o/s number plate lens missing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,622 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 18 Sep 2010 38,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,452 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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F15 LCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F15 LCW, 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 F15 LCW registered?

F15 LCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is F15 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F15 LCW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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