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LX04 XGG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,583 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 52,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 52,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 52,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 51,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,912 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2015 45,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,636 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,784 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,697 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 XGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XGG, 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

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What year was LX04 XGG registered?

LX04 XGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is LX04 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 XGG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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