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LR04 YVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,809 mi
Last recorded97,809 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 97,809 miles

underside of vehicle covered cannot see brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2024 93,872 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 93,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 90,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 88,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 86,870 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,833 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r and n/s/r flexy brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 81,869 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,190 miles

nial in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f/ wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nial in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f/ wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,402 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge & sidewall cracking

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,941 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,462 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 YVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LR04 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

LR04 YVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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