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J8 FYO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,255 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,018 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,881 miles

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

Front tyres perished

slight play in front wheels

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,184 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,692 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Mar 2007 24,838 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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J8 FYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J8 FYO, 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 J8 FYO registered?

J8 FYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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