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V55 RJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 RJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 137,966 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,357 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage

slight play nearside front inner track arm

Fail 5 Jan 2021 133,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage

slight play nearside front inner track arm

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,915 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (305/25ZR20) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Wall Has a cut

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 117,289 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,237 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,143 miles

n/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V55 RJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V55 RJC, 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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V55 RJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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