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J1 NAD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,370 mi
Last recorded13,370 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 NAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 13,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 12,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 12,651 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,645 miles

Front discs rusty on inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 305/25/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,339 miles

Front discs rusty on inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 305/25/20 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 12,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/30/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs rusty on inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 305/25/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,169 miles

Front discs rusty on inner face

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,061 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,932 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,268 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on inside sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,523 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inside and outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,717 miles

N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED †SLIGHT DAMAGE TI N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

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 NAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J1 NAD, 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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J1 NAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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