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NE04 DJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,446 mi
Last recorded46,446 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE04 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 41,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,881 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 40,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 35,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 32,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,046 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,242 miles

when roadtested for the brake test,there was a little bit of judder but is ok for the test

Fail 12 Aug 2009 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

when roadtested for the brake test,there was a little bit of judder but is ok for the test

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,049 miles

N/S REAR JACKING POINT MISSING, REQUIRES NEW ONE

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,051 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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NE04 DJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NE04 DJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NE04 DJY?

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What year was NE04 DJY registered?

NE04 DJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is NE04 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NE04 DJY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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