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R1 LBC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,126 mi
Last recorded75,126 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 75,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,540 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,940 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,705 miles

cover sills and shields

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,653 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,862 miles

age cracking on both rear tyres

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,325 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,655 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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R1 LBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R1 LBC, 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 R1 LBC registered?

R1 LBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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The MOT history for R1 LBC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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