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J50 DHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 DHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,907 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,423 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,133 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in nearside front tyre wall

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 14 Jul 2009 25,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in nearside front tyre wall

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,976 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 6 Jun 2007 14,853 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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J50 DHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J50 DHA, 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 J50 DHA registered?

J50 DHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is J50 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 DHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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