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55 JCG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,739 mi
Last recorded46,739 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 JCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 46,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 45,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 43,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,511 miles

undertray fitted.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,185 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 39,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 38,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,056 miles

front tyres wearing low .

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,900 miles

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

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

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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55 JCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 55 JCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 55 JCG registered?

55 JCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is 55 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 JCG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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