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LM04 YGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,536 mi
Last recorded49,536 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,140 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 41,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,083 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,453 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2016 31,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,945 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,605 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,204 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,536 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get near limit

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,914 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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LM04 YGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM04 YGF, 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 LM04 YGF registered?

LM04 YGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is LM04 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 YGF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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