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AJ03 JAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,931 mi
Last recorded49,931 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake slightly weak in operation

Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension flexi hose misting

Offside Park brake slightly weak in operation

Pass 9 Feb 2024 45,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 45,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 43,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 41,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,363 miles

offside tail pipe exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 34,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 12 May 2017 34,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,585 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 24,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,791 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,047 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,881 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,420 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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AJ03 JAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 AJ03 JAF, 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 AJ03 JAF registered?

AJ03 JAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AJ03 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 JAF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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