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HC04 LJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,928 mi
Last recorded66,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wipers smear

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,543 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 10 Mar 2011 32,585 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,002 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,746 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 2;5 mm

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,003 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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HC04 LJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HC04 LJV, 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

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What year was HC04 LJV registered?

HC04 LJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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The MOT history for HC04 LJV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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