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L9 DJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 DJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,476 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,476 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 92,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,609 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint seizing and creaking

Fail 26 Jul 2022 87,609 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint seizing and creaking

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,316 miles

Brake warning lamp displayed

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative and corroded

Offside Front Lower ball joint noisy

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,094 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and low tread on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,079 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L9 DJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 L9 DJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 DJL registered?

L9 DJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is L9 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 DJL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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