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KE54 LMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,393 mi
Last recorded148,393 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 148,393 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner wheel rim welding repair

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR and NSR discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 148,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner inner wheel rim welding repair

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR and NSR discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 146,209 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,073 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 May 2021 132,648 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 126,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,102 miles

TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,256 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,212 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,079 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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KE54 LMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KE54 LMX, 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 KE54 LMX registered?

KE54 LMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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