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LN54 XOX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 155,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 153,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 151,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 148,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,679 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 122,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 122,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear bulbs replaced (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,102 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,324 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,624 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a combo of small cuts in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,438 miles

slight play both front bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2013 90,438 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight play both front bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension strut lower ball joint have play close to limit reccomend replacement borderline pass

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,545 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension strut lower ball joint have play close to limit reccomend replacement borderline pass

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,525 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,374 miles

Nearside 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 26 May 2009 52,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,412 miles

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

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 XOX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

LN54 XOX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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