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LJ04 FOU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 conti contact sport (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,235 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large under trays

two emission sheets printed

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,456 miles

large under trays

two emission sheets printed

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,662 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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LJ04 FOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ04 FOU, 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 LJ04 FOU registered?

LJ04 FOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is LJ04 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 FOU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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