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YR04 JJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,787 mi
Last recorded32,787 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 JJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto undertray, no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2026 32,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both to low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto undertray, no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 31,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 31,442 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 31,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,966 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2022 30,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 30,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,770 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,124 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,353 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,586 miles

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,822 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,818 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,655 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 10,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,658 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 5,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR04 JJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR04 JJY, 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 YR04 JJY registered?

YR04 JJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is YR04 JJY safe to buy?

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