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LW04 XMP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 102,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,551 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,010 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,898 miles

slight tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,685 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,512 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,770 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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LW04 XMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LW04 XMP, 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 LW04 XMP registered?

LW04 XMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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