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J23 JEA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,791 mi
Last recorded114,791 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,011 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,997 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake reading 17%, minimum requirement 16%

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible

Fail 5 Jun 2023 97,997 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake reading 17%, minimum requirement 16%

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible

Pass 25 Jul 2022 97,947 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 96,804 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 96,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker joint excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker joint excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,660 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 91,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 88,302 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FRONT) HAVE LIFT BUT NO PLAY

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FRONT) HAS A SLIGHT SPLIT, NOT ALLOWING DIRT INCLUSION

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 May 2016 88,302 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 5 May 2015 83,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 66,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,519 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,570 miles

Both Front Tyres have tread patterns worn lower on the outer / inner edges possibly due to under inflation.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 11,875 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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J23 JEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J23 JEA, 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 J23 JEA registered?

J23 JEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is J23 JEA safe to buy?

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