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J1 CBC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,908 mi
Last recorded69,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 CBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 66,500 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,896 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,751 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,846 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 27,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 26,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,581 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 7,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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J1 CBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J1 CBC, 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 J1 CBC registered?

J1 CBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is J1 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 CBC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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