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MJ04 DYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 DYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,582 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 68,577 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,369 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear

Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,095 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 62,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost. as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,799 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,932 miles

both rear tyres on tread wear bars

front tyres wearing low, close to tread wear bars

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,757 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 44,700 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,481 miles

rear tyres worn low,centre of treads

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,983 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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MJ04 DYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 MJ04 DYX, 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 MJ04 DYX registered?

MJ04 DYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is MJ04 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ04 DYX 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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