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A1 ODJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ODJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 89,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 89,750 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,705 miles

Central Rear heat shield corroded/loose

Fail 16 Jan 2025 89,705 miles

Central Rear heat shield corroded/loose

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 88,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,956 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive valve cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,887 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,181 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,285 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 46,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,416 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,338 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 9 Mar 2012 29,274 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 8 Mar 2011 23,516 miles

customer has fitted new no plates over top of old plates

Fail 8 Mar 2011 23,515 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,429 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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A1 ODJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 A1 ODJ, 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 A1 ODJ registered?

A1 ODJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is A1 ODJ safe to buy?

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