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LK04 YSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,294 miles

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

Offside Front Side mirror discoloured

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

starter battery went flat during test

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,469 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracting weakly

service brake warning on instrument cluster

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,420 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,977 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 55,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,328 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 48,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,163 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,462 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 12,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,940 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 YSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YSJ, 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 LK04 YSJ registered?

LK04 YSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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