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LJ04 XDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,737 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 75,932 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2022 75,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight play through steering

Fail 15 Jul 2021 75,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has been punctured repaired

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation ( Recommended ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 72,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,520 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,520 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 43,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,770 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,493 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,492 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 11 Mar 2009 19,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,307 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 XDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

LJ04 XDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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