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OO04 LOF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 110,679 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,785 miles

Brake Pipes Covered In Grease

Covers Fitted Covering Some Componants

Fail 25 Mar 2021 95,785 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake Pipes Covered In Grease

Covers Fitted Covering Some Componants

Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Edges

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,336 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear on front tyres outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,349 miles

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

cuts to o/s/rear tyre through to cords but not in excess

srs light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,349 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cuts to o/s/rear tyre through to cords but not in excess

srs light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,853 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,766 miles

Chunk in n/s/f outer tyre wall.

N/s/f wheel rim bent on inner rim.

Play in front wheel bearings.

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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OO04 LOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO04 LOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO04 LOF registered?

OO04 LOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is OO04 LOF safe to buy?

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