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LG54 UBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,303 mi
Last recorded61,303 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,834 miles

o/s inner & n/s outer washer jets not working

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,834 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s inner & n/s outer washer jets not working

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,472 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing edges

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 UBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

LG54 UBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is LG54 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 UBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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