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P111 LJP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 LJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 95,829 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 94,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,444 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 91,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,476 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,646 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,196 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight blow from n/s/r exhaust joint

Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight blow from n/s/r exhaust joint

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,250 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,722 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,503 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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P111 LJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P111 LJP, 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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P111 LJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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