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LG03 GAR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,063 mi
Last recorded116,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 114,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 110,815 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 110,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,962 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly low on tread and worn smooth on inner edge

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,307 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,422 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,774 miles

slight wear / play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,432 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,852 miles

battery/charging light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,494 miles

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)

both front tyres low on tread + n/s/f worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,488 miles

Deep cut in tread of right rear tyre, cannot see ply.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,488 miles

Deep cut in tread of right rear tyre, cannot see ply.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,448 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,137 miles

n/s side indictor damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s side indictor damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,128 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

damage to n/s side indicator

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it and is low on pressure

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,462 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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LG03 GAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LG03 GAR, 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 LG03 GAR registered?

LG03 GAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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