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PJW 831

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJW 831
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 80,393 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 80,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,216 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,035 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 72,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 61,748 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,666 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,236 miles

255/45/R17/98Y. OF 4 OR 6 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,447 miles

255/45/R17/98Y. Fronts 5mm. Rears 4mm.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,196 miles

Front tyre both 225/45R17 98W Continental at average of 5mm Rear tyres both 255/45R 17 98Y;Dunlops at average of 5mm

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,336 miles

255/45/R17/98Y. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,346 miles

255/45/R17/98W. All 6mm.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,562 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 27,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,315 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 25,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,467 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN.

Nearside Front 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 16 Jan 2012 20,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,656 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,386 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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PJW 831 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJW 831, 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 PJW 831 registered?

PJW 831 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is PJW 831 safe to buy?

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