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J28 JNO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

81,821 mi
Last recorded81,821 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 81,821 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2026 81,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling sensor rod mount snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2025 77,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,197 miles

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

Rear unable to see coil springs fully without wheels removed

Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,645 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2023 68,645 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,635 miles

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

Front Unable to see pads

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Unable to see pads

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes binding on

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 53,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes binding on

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 42,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,753 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 32,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,589 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,001 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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J28 JNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 J28 JNO, 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 J28 JNO registered?

J28 JNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is J28 JNO safe to buy?

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