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J8 JJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,106 mi
Last recorded109,106 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 109,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 106,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 102,858 miles

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

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 8 May 2018 102,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,138 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,255 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,262 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

vehicle presenter be aware what appears to be a bag or sack has wrapped itself round the near/side rear drive/shaft

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,286 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 JJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J8 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

J8 JJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is J8 JJO safe to buy?

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