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30 JCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,598 mi
Last recorded17,598 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 17,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 16,994 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Fail 19 Aug 2024 16,994 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 16,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 16,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 15,881 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury struts weak not holding up (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2004 y o m & worn too 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2004 y o m & worn too 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 12,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,428 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,688 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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30 JCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 30 JCH, 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 30 JCH registered?

30 JCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is 30 JCH safe to buy?

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