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LR04 DHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,729 mi
Last recorded60,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,729 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,613 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 47,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,328 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,014 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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LR04 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR04 DHJ, 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

How do I check the history of LR04 DHJ?

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What year was LR04 DHJ registered?

LR04 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is LR04 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 DHJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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