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LX54 FXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,128 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 101,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 90,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,138 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2007 19,396 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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LX54 FXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX54 FXZ, 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 LX54 FXZ registered?

LX54 FXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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