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SL04 JEM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,925 mi
Last recorded108,925 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 108,925 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 108,699 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 108,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,271 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed of on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,062 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,443 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,551 miles

Both front headlight aim are on the limits

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,218 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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SL04 JEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SL04 JEM, 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

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What year was SL04 JEM registered?

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

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