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LJ04 TSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,553 mi
Last recorded74,553 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 TSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 74,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 72,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,964 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,506 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,650 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,091 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2007 13,909 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 TSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 TSL registered?

LJ04 TSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is LJ04 TSL safe to buy?

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