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WU04 LZP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,923 mi
Last recorded94,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,487 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 93,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 83,893 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,349 miles

vibration from underside of vehicle when engine speed raised

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint which is pressed in the hub carrier assembly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint which is pressed in the hub carrier assembly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,948 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking Shock absorber (2.4.D.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,863 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre nail

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,835 miles

heavy wear on nearside front and offside front brake disc

nearside front tyre wearing low at outer edge

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,539 miles

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED. FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WU04 LZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WU04 LZP, 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 WU04 LZP registered?

WU04 LZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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