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LX04 XFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,233 mi
Last recorded39,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 39,233 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,012 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 38,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,075 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,707 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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LX04 XFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LX04 XFA, 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 LX04 XFA registered?

LX04 XFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is LX04 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 XFA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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