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J5 JKT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,839 mi
Last recorded26,839 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 26,546 miles

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 25,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

battery light on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 24,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

battery light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 24,577 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,923 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs lightly corroded

rear brake discs lightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 23,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs lightly corroded

rear brake discs lightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,568 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,603 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 13 Jan 2009 18,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,415 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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J5 JKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J5 JKT, 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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J5 JKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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