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X88 PJW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX88 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,316 miles

All four tyres unevenly worn on edges.

Covers fitted.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,835 miles

Covers fitted.

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

Gearbox oil slight leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,325 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

park brake travel

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes/joints

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,558 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,966 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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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X88 PJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X88 PJW, 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 X88 PJW registered?

X88 PJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is X88 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X88 PJW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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