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JSA 79G

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 79G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 126,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,603 miles

both rear tyres tread low, nsr worn on inner edge

both track rode ends have slight play

slight play in both front top ball joints

wheels dented

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,045 miles

Front Upper ball joints slight play

Nearside Front wheel dented

Offside Front fog light has water ingress

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 980,465 miles

n/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2013 98,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s repeater lens damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,138 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,221 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,288 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,706 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre has tiny cut and a small nail.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,516 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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 19 Apr 2007 19,931 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 19,930 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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JSA 79G is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSA 79G, 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 JSA 79G registered?

JSA 79G is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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