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LC04 HZM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

29,054 mi
Last recorded29,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 HZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 29,054 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 28,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 25,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,535 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,965 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (control) arm dust cover insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2020 20,965 miles

Central Body component damaged and likely to cause injury P.R.S stop lamp lens, applied clear tape, no further fault found (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (control) arm dust cover insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 19,676 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury stop / position lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,288 miles

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

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside stop light lens damaged

offside rear brake light lens cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2017 17,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside stop light lens damaged

offside rear brake light lens cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,069 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 14,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front bumper damage grill broken

Pass 26 Nov 2013 12,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage front grille,nearside rear and offside rear

offside repeater damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 11,252 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage front grille,nearside rear and offside rear

offside repeater damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,380 miles

OSR tyre - 2 nails.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,935 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 5,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 4,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,404 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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LC04 HZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LC04 HZM, 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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LC04 HZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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