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JJS 45

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJS 45
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 35,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 35,519 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,176 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 23,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,346 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 18,504 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 18,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tyre depth 1.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm and tyre side wall damage but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm and as damage to side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,894 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/F tyre treads at 3.00mm

Fail 15 Feb 2019 15,894 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/F tyre treads at 3.00mm

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 13,626 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to outer tyre side wall not to cords

Offside Rear Damage to outer tyre side wall not to cords

Fail 6 Feb 2018 13,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also as nail in the teread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Damage to outer tyre side wall not to cords

Offside Rear Damage to outer tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 20 Feb 2017 11,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 10,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 8,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 5,882 miles

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 4,890 miles

rear registration plate cracked slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,759 miles

rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 4,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 1,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 1,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 1,203 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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JJS 45 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJS 45, 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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JJS 45 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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