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F174 LEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,450 mi
Last recorded67,450 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 LEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 67,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 66,959 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 66,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 64,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,056 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 38,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,024 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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F174 LEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F174 LEO, 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 F174 LEO registered?

F174 LEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is F174 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F174 LEO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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