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J12 HMR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 HMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,217 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 104,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,041 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,242 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,143 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearing excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearing excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded not able to fully assess as not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded not able to fully assess as not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes corroding but are not fully visible unable to fully assess

front to rear brake pipes corroding but are not fully visible unable to fully assess

unable to fully assess some steering components as under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 95y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,747 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,412 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 40,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,331 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 39,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,799 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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J12 HMR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 J12 HMR, 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 J12 HMR registered?

J12 HMR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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