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LJ04 LUC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 LUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 140,242 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 140,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 133,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,118 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2018 119,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,497 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,837 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 85,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,386 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,920 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 58,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,579 miles

both f/tyres wearing inner edges(25545yr17) †

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 LUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJ04 LUC, 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 LUC registered?

LJ04 LUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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