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L15 NJS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 NJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,664 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 86,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 131,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 70,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 129,268 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,683 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,540 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 127,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35x19, 96Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30x19. 98Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,914 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2020 123,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,251 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front track arm inner bushes split.

front pads worn.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 108,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front track arm inner bushes split.

front pads worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,845 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders. 285/30/19

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,476 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,586 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,079 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 46,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,779 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L15 NJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 L15 NJS, 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 L15 NJS registered?

L15 NJS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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