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MJ 1775

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ 1775
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 114,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 113,374 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 110,756 miles

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

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

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

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

undertray covered in oil

Pass 2 Sep 2023 107,601 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,853 miles

Covers & under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel & brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,457 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,980 miles

Play in nearside front strut lower ball joint

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in offside front strut lower ball joint

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,573 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

n/s/f wheel has been repaired

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,745 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,741 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,259 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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MJ 1775 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ 1775, 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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MJ 1775 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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