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LT04 JZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,364 mi
Last recorded73,364 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 73,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,750 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 71,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2021 67,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edges

engine covers fitted

surface corrosion on front metal brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,475 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,781 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,547 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 18 Feb 2009 30,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,401 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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LT04 JZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT04 JZL, 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

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What year was LT04 JZL registered?

LT04 JZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LT04 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 JZL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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