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C8 GAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 104,867 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing and wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 104,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing and wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,463 miles

underbody tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,836 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,927 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,028 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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C8 GAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 C8 GAJ, 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 C8 GAJ registered?

C8 GAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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