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3253 LJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,769 mi
Last recorded51,769 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3253 LJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 51,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,851 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 48,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 29,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 26,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,438 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 24,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 18 Nov 2015 22,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,448 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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3253 LJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 3253 LJ, 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 3253 LJ registered?

3253 LJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is 3253 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3253 LJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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