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116 JH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration116 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,583 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,583 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,018 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,922 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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116 JH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 116 JH, 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.

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What year was 116 JH registered?

116 JH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is 116 JH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 116 JH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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