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LJ04 KUS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,201 mi
Last recorded36,201 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 36,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 34,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,809 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,578 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight weeping of Grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 29,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,521 miles

Engine cover and trays fitted at time of test.

Rear tyres getting low.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,634 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,074 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 KUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

LJ04 KUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LJ04 KUS safe to buy?

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