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M3 LSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,239 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,970 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,333 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 53,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,240 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,329 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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M3 LSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M3 LSB, 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 M3 LSB registered?

M3 LSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is M3 LSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LSB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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