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HC04 LLN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,555 mi
Last recorded85,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 76,795 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,963 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,046 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 11 Apr 2016 58,855 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 7 Apr 2015 56,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,306 miles

crack in left mirror indicator

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,222 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 22 Apr 2008 23,547 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,312 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 LLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LLN, 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 HC04 LLN registered?

HC04 LLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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