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LK04 LWW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,955 mi
Last recorded81,955 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 LWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 81,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,332 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,731 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 78,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,182 miles

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

rear arch corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 78,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear arch corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,739 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,739 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,593 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f fog broken

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 612,880 miles

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

slight play n/s/f suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs scored all

n/s/r slight egg side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2008 45,361 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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LK04 LWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LK04 LWW, 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 LK04 LWW registered?

LK04 LWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LK04 LWW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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