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T55 LST

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,980 mi
Last recorded43,980 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 LST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 42,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,585 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,702 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 36,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 34,732 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 34,675 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing/ wheel arch damaged exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,396 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,291 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,680 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,180 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 14,826 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,845 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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T55 LST is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 T55 LST, 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 T55 LST registered?

T55 LST is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is T55 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 LST shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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