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SL53 JLL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 JLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,922 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 82,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,901 miles

front shocker bushes splitting

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,395 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 79,395 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 78,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BALL JOINT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BALL JOINT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,061 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,178 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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SL53 JLL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SL53 JLL, 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 SL53 JLL registered?

SL53 JLL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is SL53 JLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 JLL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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