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LB04 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,710 mi
Last recorded75,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,710 miles

Front Near and off side wheels have been welded

Fail 13 May 2025 75,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Travel in brake foot pedal

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has been welded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near and off side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,161 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 62,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,547 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 50,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,228 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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LB04 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LB04 AMG, 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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LB04 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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