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S18 GJT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,823 mi
Last recorded58,823 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 GJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 58,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,702 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 46,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,721 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,504 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 27,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low brakes warning on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,250 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,633 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 6,124 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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S18 GJT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S18 GJT, 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 S18 GJT registered?

S18 GJT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is S18 GJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 GJT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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