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V12 JVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,430 mi
Last recorded41,430 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,572 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 38,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

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

Nearside rear tyre flat

Parking brake just efficient 16%

Pass 23 May 2017 38,439 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 38,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2014 37,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower shock absorber joint nearside has play

offside front lower shock absorber ball joint has play

sections or cords exposed nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure monitor light on

sections of cords exposed offside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 37,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower shock absorber joint nearside has play

offside front lower shock absorber ball joint has play

sections or cords exposed nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure monitor light on

sections of cords exposed offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,659 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,813 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres 3mm on inner 1/4

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,250 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,450 miles

offside and nearside headlamp beam patterns starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,903 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on the inner and outre edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre has a cut on the inside side wall but not showing any cords.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 19,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are getting low on the inner and outre edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre has a cut on the inside side wall but not showing any cords.

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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V12 JVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V12 JVR, 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 V12 JVR registered?

V12 JVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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