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GV04 TZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm - weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear dust cover split

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both rear spring dust covers split

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside the lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear ABC strut dust cover split

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside the lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of door sills

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,234 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,123 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,316 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 56,264 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,017 miles

Oil on undertray , suspect leak recommend further inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,017 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,258 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,258 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,249 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 16,249 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 3,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 3,304 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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GV04 TZJ 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 83.3%.

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 GV04 TZJ, 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 GV04 TZJ registered?

GV04 TZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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