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J6 MJS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 MJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,902 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside lowers have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 4 Aug 2015 62,903 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,892 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,267 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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J6 MJS 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 85%.

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 J6 MJS, 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 J6 MJS registered?

J6 MJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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