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LN54 TFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,616 miles

Central stop lamp damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 98,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

heavy engine vibration

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,473 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,017 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 98,013 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,989 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn low inner

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,106 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)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,106 miles

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

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

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)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,206 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,206 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,089 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

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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LN54 TFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LN54 TFE, 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 LN54 TFE registered?

LN54 TFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is LN54 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 TFE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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