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G10 LJS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,650 mi
Last recorded54,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 LJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 54,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,113 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 53,113 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 52,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,425 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,212 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 48,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,398 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,397 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,900 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,893 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 16 Aug 2010 38,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,335 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G10 LJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G10 LJS, 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 G10 LJS registered?

G10 LJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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