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BL04 YJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 72,337 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lense cap missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 71,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,486 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 51,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 46,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,602 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

windscreen damaged n/s bottom stone chip

Fail 11 Jul 2012 30,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sil covers fitted o/s & n/s at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sil covers fitted o/s & n/s at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 23,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,575 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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BL04 YJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 BL04 YJJ, 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 BL04 YJJ registered?

BL04 YJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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