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LTV 500

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTV 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 11 Jun 2025 90,775 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside side repeater on mirror. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower arm outer ball joint boots. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 1 Apr 2025 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached mounting ball joint excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached mounting ball joint excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,787 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 88,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 82,252 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,923 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 74,923 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 71,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,512 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 68,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,839 miles

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

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

some sources of high level stoplamp inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,768 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

some sources of high level stoplamp inoperative

Pass 26 May 2009 35,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,356 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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LTV 500 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LTV 500, 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 LTV 500 registered?

LTV 500 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is LTV 500 safe to buy?

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