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V29 CJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 CJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 141,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,138 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 122,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,961 miles

brake disc pitted on edge

front tyre wearing on edge

stone chip to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,597 miles

osf tyre at 1.6mm on edge

rear brake discs rusty on edge

stone chip to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,221 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,243 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,363 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,175 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,575 miles

All tyres cracking in tred

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,632 miles

All tyres have started to split due to the rubber perishing

Undershields fitted to the underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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V29 CJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V29 CJE, 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 V29 CJE registered?

V29 CJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 2004.

Is V29 CJE safe to buy?

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