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LE05 CBU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 54,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Connected to knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 50,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,111 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear tyres wearing edges and perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2023 49,101 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear tyres wearing edges and perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,160 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 44,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,644 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,272 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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LE05 CBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE05 CBU, 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 LE05 CBU registered?

LE05 CBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LE05 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE05 CBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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