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V8 HJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 92,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,348 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,203 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,456 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Both headlight beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,442 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,919 miles

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

front brake discs scored

slight exhaust blow n/s rear box joint

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,681 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,703 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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V8 HJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 V8 HJO, 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 V8 HJO registered?

V8 HJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is V8 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 HJO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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