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LP04 UDK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP04 UDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019
Fail 22 Jan 2019

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018
Fail 22 Jan 2018

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 70,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 113,720 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 113,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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)

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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LP04 UDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LP04 UDK, 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 LP04 UDK registered?

LP04 UDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LP04 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP04 UDK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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