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AJ02 HAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 61,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 58,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 47,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 42,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,382 miles

both front brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,217 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,307 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,213 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ02 HAT 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 AJ02 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ02 HAT registered?

AJ02 HAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is AJ02 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 HAT 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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