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CJZ 1969

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,763 mi
Last recorded84,763 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 1969
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,763 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside - slight play from rack, possible inner ends ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside - inner rims slightly bent in places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Noise from steering column / rack

Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,422 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (Offside is worse) (1.1.11 (c))

Knock from steering column area when wheel it turned

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside - possible internal rack play ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,670 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER ARM, BALL JOINT TO AIR BAG SPRING SLIGHT LIFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S REAR SUSPENSION HUB, LOCATING REAR-MOST LOWER ARM, OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,522 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,217 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,305 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS TO SIDEWALLS BUT NO CORDS SHOWING 255/35/19

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,381 miles

Offside front and Offside rear tyre pressures look low.

Offside rear tyre has worn bald on inner edge.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 33,381 miles

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

Offside front and Offside rear tyre pressures look low.

Offside rear tyre has worn bald on inner edge.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,762 miles

inner edge of o/s/rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,228 miles

Engine oil leaking onto offside exhaust manifold.

Engine warning light stays on.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 25,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre to rear nearside exhaust clamp is leaking slightly at joint.

Engine oil leaking onto offside exhaust manifold.

Engine warning light stays on.

Pass 13 May 2011 18,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 14,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 14 May 2009 11,014 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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CJZ 1969 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJZ 1969, 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 CJZ 1969 registered?

CJZ 1969 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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