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L5 PSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,929 mi
Last recorded60,929 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 60,929 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 59,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 57,881 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 57,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,014 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 46,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,474 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracking.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,301 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have inner & outer edges of treads wearing thin.

Pass 20 May 2009 20,806 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,754 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 May 2008 17,218 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 14,487 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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L5 PSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L5 PSJ, 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

How do I check the history of L5 PSJ?

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What year was L5 PSJ registered?

L5 PSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is L5 PSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 PSJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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