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WU54 LKG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 118,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades judder slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 114,825 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades judder slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 112,856 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 112,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 110,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear diff misting oil

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2020 109,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight leak from rear diff

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2020 109,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight leak from rear diff

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 99,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 99,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot also leaking (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,566 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear jacking bung missing

Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,242 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 22,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

advise lower front grill mesh loose slightly out of shape

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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WU54 LKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU54 LKG, 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 WU54 LKG registered?

WU54 LKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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