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LSC 30

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSC 30
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 83,096 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,049 miles

both front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 63,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,834 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,747 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,840 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,400 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,603 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,842 miles

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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LSC 30 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LSC 30, 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 LSC 30 registered?

LSC 30 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is LSC 30 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSC 30 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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