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MJZ 5085

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,538 mi
Last recorded73,538 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 5085
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 73,538 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 73,538 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,582 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,357 miles

Rear hydraulic fluid suspension pipe metal ends corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,113 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))

Rear all rear hydraulic suspension pipe metal ends heavily corroded

vehicle has full size undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension pipes and metal ends heavily corroded

Offside Rear hydraulic suspension pipes and metal ends heavily corroded

Rear hydraulic suspension pipes and metal ends heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,389 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 71,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension component pipework (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension component pipework (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear suspension pipework above rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe on caliper burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL tyres MORE than 7years old

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,374 miles

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

rear metal suspension pipes heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint in bottom of shock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint in bottom of shock (5.3.2 (c))

All 4 corners metal air suspension pipes heavily corroded.

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass shaded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 68,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,122 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2012 53,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,018 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2010 43,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2009 34,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,404 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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MJZ 5085 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJZ 5085, 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 MJZ 5085 registered?

MJZ 5085 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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