2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · LJ04 KTA
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2004. Recorded mileage 26,054 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ04 KTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 26,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ04 KTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LJ04 KTA) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LJ04 KTA Mileage History
- 09/02/202222,968 mi
- 11/02/202222,971 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/202323,951 mi+980 mi
- 23/05/202424,844 mi+893 mi
- 22/08/202526,054 mi+1,210 mi
Average of roughly 874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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