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GK04 JZA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 JZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 56,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 55,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 52,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,250 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low .. no tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,825 miles

nearside front tyre flat

nearside rear tyre tread worn low .. no tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,159 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 51,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TCA Ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,002 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,545 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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GK04 JZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GK04 JZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK04 JZA registered?

GK04 JZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is GK04 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK04 JZA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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