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LR04 ROU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 ROU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,726 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 48,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 45,718 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 44,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 38,166 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 38,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,655 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 ROU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR04 ROU, 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 LR04 ROU registered?

LR04 ROU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is LR04 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 ROU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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