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800 AKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 74,035 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface heavily worn & scored (pad worn to backing plate) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,742 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,047 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,945 miles

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

Offside Front suspension creaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,639 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,686 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,501 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 32,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,145 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge & near lwgal limit. both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,225 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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800 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 800 AKJ, 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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800 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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