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WJ04 UAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,480 mi
Last recorded68,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 7 Aug 2025 68,265 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2024 67,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 67,662 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 16 Jun 2023 67,297 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 58,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,045 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,462 miles

small mark in front screen

Pass 19 May 2014 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front suspension creeking but no play found

Fail 16 May 2014 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front suspension creeking but no play found

Pass 14 May 2013 52,960 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 14 May 2013 52,960 miles

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

both front tyre starting to wear on edges

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge tread 4mm

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,842 miles

both off side tyres starting to wear on inner edge

near side front tyre starting to wear on both edges

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,358 miles

front number plate cracked

inner edge wear front and rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,615 miles

both rear tyres worn 2.0mm to 0.0mm/inner edge wear....

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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WJ04 UAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ04 UAU, 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 WJ04 UAU registered?

WJ04 UAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is WJ04 UAU safe to buy?

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