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GS03 LOZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS03 LOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 46,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,047 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,985 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 40,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,278 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,791 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 28,788 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,787 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 25,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 17,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,889 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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GS03 LOZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GS03 LOZ, 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 GS03 LOZ registered?

GS03 LOZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is GS03 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS03 LOZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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