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142 JPC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 JPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 117,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,002 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,408 miles

possible oil leak from gearbox area

rear differentail oil seal damp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,465 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,523 miles

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

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

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

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,522 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

cuts in offside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,159 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,711 miles

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

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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142 JPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 142 JPC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 142 JPC registered?

142 JPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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