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L14 LBO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

105,813 mi
Last recorded105,813 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 LBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 105,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 105,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,679 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,621 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also glass deteriorated and side repeater lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also glass deteriorated and side repeater lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn that bolts to rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn that bolts to rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,390 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 105,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative also for suspension unplugged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 105,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 104,432 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 104,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF brake has slight judder, OSR brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,015 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF brake has slight judder, OSR brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,015 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking Near suspension unit at front of OSF wheel (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint part of suspension unit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint part of suspension unit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and NSF has slight judder (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,945 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both damaged by upper sus arm ball joint (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,653 miles

Nearside front Tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 68,627 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 63,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,624 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 56,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 49,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 44,903 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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L14 LBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L14 LBO, 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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L14 LBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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