CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT04 LUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,440 miles

All 4 tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Both front headlamps a little dim

Both front lower cross strut inner bushes split

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

Front pads getting low and discs ridged

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,431 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Offside inner bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Rear (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Both front headlamps a little dim

Both front lower cross strut inner bushes split

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

Front pads getting low and discs ridged

Slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,083 miles

All brake discs ridged

Both headlamps dim

Various small oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,083 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front upper arm ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs ridged

Both headlamps dim

Front wipers smearing

Various small oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,525 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,525 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear jacking pad missing

nearside rear inner tyre wall cut almost to cords

Pass 22 May 2014 79,542 miles

nsr jacking point missing

slight fluid leak from nsf strut

Fail 7 May 2014 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear jacking pad missing

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has a repair.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,923 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2012 68,991 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 60,725 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 44,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,674 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 37,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 26,045 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT04 LUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LT04 LUB, 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 LT04 LUB?

You can check the full history of LT04 LUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT04 LUB registered?

LT04 LUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is LT04 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 LUB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT04 LUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT04 LUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.