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J5 DLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,286 mi
Last recorded43,286 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,286 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 43,286 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,038 miles

Offside Poor image on dip headlight

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,782 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 42,782 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,589 miles

OSF tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2019 42,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 42,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 42,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

TPM light on.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,629 miles

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

inner edges of both rear tyres are heavily worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,623 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

inner edges of both rear tyres are heavily worn

transmission oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,816 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade perished

Pass 13 May 2011 35,528 miles

Residue around N/S/F suspension unit

Unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,236 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 Mar 2009 30,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J5 DLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J5 DLJ, 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 J5 DLJ registered?

J5 DLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is J5 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 DLJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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