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LG04 LXX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,283 miles

Full under body covers fitted

Inner steering rack boots perishing

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,059 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,059 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [At brake hose top] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [At brake hose top] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,486 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs badly corroded and scored

n/s/f pad shim broken

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,430 miles

Advise under tray below gerbox cracked (is secure).

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,320 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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LG04 LXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LG04 LXX, 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 LG04 LXX registered?

LG04 LXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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