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OO04 PJW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 108,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 106,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 106,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 103,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 102,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

power steering res cap missing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,004 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has 2 cuts to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,988 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,604 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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OO04 PJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OO04 PJW, 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 OO04 PJW registered?

OO04 PJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for OO04 PJW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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