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MH04 LKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 LKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 97,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,843 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,242 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 86,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,676 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2019 81,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,615 miles

o/ door mirror deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,180 miles

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 22,451 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,489 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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MH04 LKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MH04 LKZ, 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 MH04 LKZ registered?

MH04 LKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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