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JAT 2Y

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,156 mi
Last recorded60,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 2Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 58,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 55,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,092 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak on engine

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre light on

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,702 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside - tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover and under shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside - tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover and under shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2017 45,674 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 cracks on old repairs (4.2.B.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

off side rear wheel has weld repair

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,948 miles

off side rear wheel has had welding repairs to inner rim

weld repair to near side rear wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 4 cracks on inner rim (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

off side rear wheel has had welding repairs to inner rim

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,090 miles

Rear tyres soon need replacing.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,366 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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JAT 2Y is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JAT 2Y, 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 JAT 2Y registered?

JAT 2Y is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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