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B8 NJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 91,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 69,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Strong advise offside front tyre inside tyre wear.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 69,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,295 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,616 miles

decel test carried out

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,252 miles

o/s/f inner side wall has cut.

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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B8 NJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B8 NJF, 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 B8 NJF registered?

B8 NJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is B8 NJF safe to buy?

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