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LG54 LGS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 LGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 134,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2025 125,162 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2025 125,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,009 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,919 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,381 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,499 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,921 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner tread

Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner tread

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,830 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,671 miles

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

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 LGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG54 LGS, 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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LG54 LGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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