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A13 AJL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 122,181 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vibration through car

Fail 29 Jun 2026 122,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush, early attention required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vibration through car

Pass 1 Jul 2025 117,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUS UNITS PLASTIC COVERS,,,,20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 117,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NSR & OSR ---DE-LAMINATING !!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUS UNITS PLASTIC COVERS,,,,20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,454 miles

AUXILARY BELT BADLY FRAYING,,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 108,714 miles

285/35/18 x 2 REARS & 255/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,P3..18 YR OLD/MILES,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 103,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,251 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

overall parking brake performance effort low at 18%

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside repeater water ingress

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake 16%

Fail 26 Oct 2019 100,507 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside repeater water ingress

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake 16%

Pass 27 Oct 2018 98,545 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished/cracked and worn to 3mm.

Fail 20 Oct 2018 98,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low fuel warning light on.

nearside front tyre perished.

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked and worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre perished/cracked and worn to 3mm.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,861 miles

Offside Rear side lights reduced output

Offside dip beam reduced output

Rear tyres minor cracking

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,778 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside dip beam reduced output

Rear tyres minor cracking

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,287 miles

Nearside tyre nail

Offside Front tyre wall condition

Offside Rear light lens damage

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

screen damage

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,271 miles

Front tyres cracking on outer tread

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 90,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres cracking on outer tread

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 86,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 59,425 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)

bolt in nsr tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,089 miles

n/s wiper noisy/ judders slightly

rear discs very low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,497 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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A13 AJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 A13 AJL, 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 A13 AJL registered?

A13 AJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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