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FH04 LPK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,342 mi
Last recorded58,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 LPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 56,150 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 50,844 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 45,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer shoulders worn

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2017 33,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,472 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 23,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,393 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,328 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 23,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,388 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r alloys distorted on inner rim

rear pads approx 85% worm

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,810 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 25 May 2007 17,681 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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FH04 LPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FH04 LPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH04 LPK?

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What year was FH04 LPK registered?

FH04 LPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FH04 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 LPK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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