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D9 JDW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,548 mi
Last recorded36,548 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 JDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 33,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,346 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,948 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,178 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 27,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 27,550 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,779 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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D9 JDW 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 95.2%.

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 D9 JDW, 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 D9 JDW registered?

D9 JDW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is D9 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 JDW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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