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17 NJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,310 mi
Last recorded62,310 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 NJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,350 miles

Door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the door sills

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,037 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,310 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Camber arm leaking fluid (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 55,738 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2015 54,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2012 48,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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)

Fail 18 May 2011 42,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,759 miles

nearside front inner brake disc face scored and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,274 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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17 NJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 17 NJ, 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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17 NJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is 17 NJ safe to buy?

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