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L2 LSR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 LSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 98,905 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 97,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 94,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,021 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 83,410 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 81,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 77,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,892 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,887 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,597 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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L2 LSR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L2 LSR, 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 L2 LSR registered?

L2 LSR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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