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L55 WTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,733 mi
Last recorded119,733 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 WTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 119,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 114,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 104,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,461 miles

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

both front cross strut inner bushes starting to split

n/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,847 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 87,038 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,438 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)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,971 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,969 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,103 miles

front discs ridged

stone chips windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2008 51,103 miles

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

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

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

front discs ridged

stone chips windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,749 miles

stone chip windsreen

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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L55 WTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L55 WTF, 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 L55 WTF registered?

L55 WTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is L55 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 WTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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