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LB04 FWH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,167 mi
Last recorded193,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 193,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 186,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various areas and locations (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 178,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint in the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 169,303 miles

exhaust shield loose

offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Fail 22 Dec 2022 169,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 23 Dec 2021 160,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 149,562 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 140,782 miles

offside mirror glass dis-coloured

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 133,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,941 miles

N/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 83,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

N/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,621 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,873 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,650 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 FWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB04 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

LB04 FWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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