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LH04 AKH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,197 mi
Last recorded92,197 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH04 AKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 84,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 45,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 41,518 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 41,518 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,852 miles

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully, covered by sheilds

Pass 22 May 2007 9,853 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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LH04 AKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LH04 AKH, 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 LH04 AKH registered?

LH04 AKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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