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JO04 JED

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

27,332 mi
Last recorded27,332 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 JED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 27,073 miles

Nearside small stone chip

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 26,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 26,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,143 miles

Both Front Tyre's Tread Low/Worn Inner Edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,713 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 22,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front edge wear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 20,397 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 20,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,948 miles

brake discs worn

brake service warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,948 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake discs worn

brake service warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2018 55,873 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake discs worn

brake service warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,729 miles

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

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

brake service light on.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2012 26,539 miles

All brake pads over 3/4 worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,520 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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JO04 JED is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 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 JO04 JED, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JO04 JED registered?

JO04 JED is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is JO04 JED safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO04 JED shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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