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B19 JGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,325 mi
Last recorded132,325 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 132,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 130,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 130,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 129,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,616 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 129,586 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,363 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 127,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

al four brake ferrules are corroded

central locking not working

fan belt pulley slightly noisy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill, floor and engine covers

Fail 22 Jan 2016 122,813 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing bolt is snapped (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

al four brake ferrules are corroded

central locking not working

fan belt pulley slightly noisy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill, floor and engine covers

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,413 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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B19 JGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B19 JGU, 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 B19 JGU registered?

B19 JGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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