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LF54 EFW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 EFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,902 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,827 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 71,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,119 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,119 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges & close to limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,201 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,976 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,576 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,140 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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LF54 EFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LF54 EFW, 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 LF54 EFW registered?

LF54 EFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LF54 EFW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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