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LV54 UOG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,946 mi
Last recorded145,946 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 UOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 145,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 141,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 141,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 134,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 130,357 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 130,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 123,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,735 miles

offside central exhaust bracket missing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,836 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,707 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 25 Nov 2015 92,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 89,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 78,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 70,162 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 66,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,064 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 57,059 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,947 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,460 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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LV54 UOG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV54 UOG, 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 LV54 UOG registered?

LV54 UOG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is LV54 UOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 UOG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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