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F15 LSS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 LSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,551 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,926 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 98,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,606 miles

slight wear in o/s/f shockabsorber bottom ball joint.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,068 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,506 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 2007 50,645 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 LSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F15 LSS, 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 LSS registered?

F15 LSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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