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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

LB04 HHFMOT history

LB04 HHF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
96,326 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HHF was last recorded at 96,326 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2014: 74,706 miles, lower than 78,888 miles on 7 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,748 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,326 miles
  • 2024 – 95,748 miles
  • 2023 – 95,454 miles
  • 2022 – 95,143 miles
  • 2021 – 94,908 miles
  • 2019 – 94,727 miles
  • 2017 – 94,077 miles
  • 2016 – 93,090 miles
  • 2015 – 84,538 miles
  • 2014 – 74,706 miles
  • 2013 – 65,416 miles
  • 2012 – 57,932 miles
  • 2011 – 50,267 miles
  • 2009 – 43,820 miles
  • 2008 – 39,264 miles
  • 2007 – 33,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind trim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind trim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to trim covering them.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,326 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    633292404867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,748 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,748 miles
    Test number
    473164077074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,454 miles (+311)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    517889445294
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to trims/covers fitted

  4. Pass95,143 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    711901293542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind trim (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind trim (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to trim covering them.

  5. Fail95,141 miles (+233)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    368745796863
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind trim (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind trim (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to trim covering them.

  6. Pass94,908 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    228450947638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear behind trim,recommend trim removal to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipe due to trims/covers fitted

  7. Pass94,727 miles (+650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,727 miles
    Test number
    760466823260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers/under-trays fitted

  8. Pass94,077 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,077 miles
    Test number
    452132954559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass93,090 miles (+8,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    178546423550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,538 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    639777597893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,393 miles (+9,687)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    467230925259
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,706 miles (-4,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    396662904472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,888 miles (+13,472)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    566596664014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,416 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    388795363093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,932 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    567075562056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,267 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,267 miles
    Test number
    709908921012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,820 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    843719839310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail43,774 miles (+4,510)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    604443499249
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f tca ball joint boot split

  19. Pass39,264 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    681894698218
    • NoteMinor residue at lower attachment of right front shock absorber

  20. Fail39,264 miles (+6,034)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    603661398251
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMinor residue at lower attachment of right front shock absorber

  21. Pass33,230 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    591135297280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,544 miles
    Test number
    211948657092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HHF

Does LB04 HHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HHF expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HHF?
The MOT on LB04 HHF expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HHF done?
LB04 HHF was recorded at 96,326 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has LB04 HHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HHF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 HHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 HHF find?
LB04 HHF passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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