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S500 NJT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,795 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,495 miles

slight play in o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,495 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 44,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,364 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,364 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,546 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 31,546 miles

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

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

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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S500 NJT 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 S500 NJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S500 NJT?

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What year was S500 NJT registered?

S500 NJT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is S500 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 NJT 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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