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RJ03 NEV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,293 mi
Last recorded60,293 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 60,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 57,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,228 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,448 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,550 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,228 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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RJ03 NEV 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 95%.

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 RJ03 NEV, 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 RJ03 NEV registered?

RJ03 NEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is RJ03 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 NEV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ03 NEV have outstanding finance?

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