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LG54 KJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,178 mi
Last recorded96,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,550 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS SPLIT

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,542 miles

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS SPLIT

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 86,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,184 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,574 miles

front shock cover split

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,398 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

rear tyres 2.5mm inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 2mm tread

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 2mm tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,670 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in centre of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,570 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 49,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 9 Sep 2008 36,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,250 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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LG54 KJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG54 KJO, 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 LG54 KJO registered?

LG54 KJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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