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LM53 ZHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ZHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,115 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,259 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

brakes tested by tapley meter due to LSD (limited slip differential)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,730 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,854 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,488 miles

plastic covers and sills fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,253 miles

both rear tyres worn

brakes tested by tapley meter

nail in osf tyre

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,073 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,976 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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LM53 ZHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 LM53 ZHP, 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 LM53 ZHP registered?

LM53 ZHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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