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GJ04 RNX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,284 mi
Last recorded150,284 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 150,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 150,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer arm bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer arm bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 142,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,005 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 119,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 110,478 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 110,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 103,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 97,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,277 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 87,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low (inner)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,750 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 8 Mar 2010 33,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,405 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,940 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)

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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GJ04 RNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ04 RNX, 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 GJ04 RNX registered?

GJ04 RNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is GJ04 RNX safe to buy?

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