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SC51 RJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,035 mi
Last recorded98,035 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 RJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,436 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 94,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 92,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 90,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,164 miles

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

o/s door mirror repeater lens damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2016 61,164 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,628 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SC51 RJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SC51 RJC, 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 SC51 RJC registered?

SC51 RJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is SC51 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 RJC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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