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T8 LSW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,429 mi
Last recorded105,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 LSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,462 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 100,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn close to limit .worn on inner edges bad!

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,257 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn close to limit .worn on inner edges bad!

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,882 miles

Both rear tyres on limit and worn inner edges / change

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,519 miles

Rear tyres wprn inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2010 25,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear tyres wprn inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,345 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 11,345 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,707 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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T8 LSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T8 LSW, 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

How do I check the history of T8 LSW?

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What year was T8 LSW registered?

T8 LSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is T8 LSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 LSW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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