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LD54 RGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,984 mi
Last recorded55,984 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 RGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 55,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,790 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,118 miles

both front struts dust cover bellows splitting

rear sub frame . front bushes wearing/movement

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,736 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front inner discs corroding

both front struts lower ball joint/ bushes worn to limit

both front tyres wearing on edges , n/s/f cracking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,206 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 40,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,287 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,083 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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LD54 RGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LD54 RGX, 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 LD54 RGX registered?

LD54 RGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is LD54 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 RGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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