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N2 BJM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear arms in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s also o/s starting to get low in tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,665 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread inner edge

Pass 24 May 2023 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 77,626 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 77,270 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear N/S + O/S tyres getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 68,490 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 63,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 58,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,081 miles

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

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,980 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,281 miles

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

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

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,223 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,835 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,812 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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N2 BJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N2 BJM, 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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N2 BJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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