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SL04 JAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 JAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 21 Sep 2024 75,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 73,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 71,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 68,452 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 68,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 62,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,036 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,790 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish (crack)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,790 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish (crack)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,348 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,854 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,444 miles

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

front tyresouter wall damaged

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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SL04 JAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL04 JAX, 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 SL04 JAX registered?

SL04 JAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for SL04 JAX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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