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RJI 45

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 45
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 48,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,764 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,324 miles

Nearside Outer Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,653 miles

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,648 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 May 2009 17,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,952 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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RJI 45 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJI 45, 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 RJI 45 registered?

RJI 45 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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