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M777 JHB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,617 mi
Last recorded39,617 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 39,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 38,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 36,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,361 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,059 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 35,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,555 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 32,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,717 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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M777 JHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M777 JHB, 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 M777 JHB registered?

M777 JHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is M777 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M777 JHB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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