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LB04 BUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 43,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,546 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,806 miles

offside headlamp misty and beam image poor

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,710 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 14,710 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 May 2009 14,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,711 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 BUU 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 91.3%.

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 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 LB04 BUU, 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 LB04 BUU registered?

LB04 BUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is LB04 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB04 BUU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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