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1 GOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,808 mi
Last recorded25,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 25,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 25,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / castellated tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / castellated tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 25,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / castellated tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / castellated tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 25,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small hole (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 25,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracking and has small hole (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 24,857 miles

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 26 May 2021 24,348 miles

both front tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2020 24,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 24,144 miles

Battery warning light on dash

Fail 24 May 2019 24,144 miles

Battery warning light on dash

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,014 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Pass 22 May 2017 23,789 miles

Under trays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components.

Pass 25 May 2016 23,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 21,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 21,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 20,586 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 25 May 2011 19,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6,573 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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1 GOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 1 GOJ, 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 1 GOJ registered?

1 GOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is 1 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 GOJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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