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L44 SEP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 SEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 102,379 miles

Front Registration plate insecure excessively damaged / insecure. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Split in the middle (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,841 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake reading getting low.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,011 miles

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

Nearside Front battery not fully secured.

Rear park brake reading low.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front battery not fully secured.

Rear park brake reading low.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,383 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Reset aim. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,231 miles

Nearside Front door mirror indicator/repeater lens is broken but still works

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,792 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body trim fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,491 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 20,491 miles

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

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

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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L44 SEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L44 SEP, 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 L44 SEP registered?

L44 SEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is L44 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 SEP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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