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DD04 JAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,626 mi
Last recorded86,626 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD04 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,304 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 79,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative active body control faulty (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,240 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 72,715 miles

rear brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,838 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,199 miles

Front brake discs worn

Multiple under trays blocking view of some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,016 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,777 miles

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

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

propshaft rear coupling starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,086 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 61,086 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,418 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,844 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,459 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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DD04 JAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DD04 JAM, 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 DD04 JAM registered?

DD04 JAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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