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J17 YOM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 138,436 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both front hose ferrules corroded) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded by connection to flexible hose) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded by connection to flexible hose) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both rear brake hoses deteriorated) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 134,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 118,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,241 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,079 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,909 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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J17 YOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 J17 YOM, 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 J17 YOM registered?

J17 YOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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