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RO04 YJW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,995 mi
Last recorded67,995 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 67,995 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,145 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,780 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 10 May 2016 44,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,974 miles

BODY UNDERTRAY FITTED

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 3 May 2011 28,645 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 28,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,321 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,747 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

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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RO04 YJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RO04 YJW, 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 RO04 YJW registered?

RO04 YJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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