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50 AHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,771 mi
Last recorded30,771 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 AHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 29,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 29,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 26,732 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 25,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 4,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,936 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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50 AHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc 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 50 AHJ, 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 50 AHJ registered?

50 AHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is 50 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 AHJ 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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