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LX54 OKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 OKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 79,366 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both shock ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,845 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,770 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,416 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 70,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 63,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,094 miles

Front both sides worn on inner edges

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 OKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LX54 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

LX54 OKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LX54 OKE safe to buy?

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