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HJ04 YWB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,545 mi
Last recorded46,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 46,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,554 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,166 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front & nearside rear tyres cracked

offside front & offside rear tyre cracked & splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,251 miles

n/s/r exhaust support bracket fractured-weak

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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HJ04 YWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ04 YWB, 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 HJ04 YWB registered?

HJ04 YWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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