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M55 LEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,867 mi
Last recorded54,867 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 LEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,726 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 51,726 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,881 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,170 miles

corrosion to front brake discs on inner faces

cut in offside rear tyre no cords shown

slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake discs on inner faces

cut in offside rear tyre no cords shown

slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,868 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M55 LEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 M55 LEO, 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 M55 LEO registered?

M55 LEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is M55 LEO safe to buy?

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