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A7 JDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,039 mi
Last recorded59,039 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 59,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,724 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,586 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 57,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 55,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,215 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 45,510 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,809 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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A7 JDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A7 JDL, 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 A7 JDL registered?

A7 JDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is A7 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JDL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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