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D9 JAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,306 mi
Last recorded55,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,306 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 54,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 54,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened &off side front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 50,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,868 miles

both front inner brake disc slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor exhaust leak n/s/r joint

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,046 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,525 miles

both front brake discs worn,inner faces badly corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,896 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,896 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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D9 JAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D9 JAJ, 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 D9 JAJ registered?

D9 JAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is D9 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 JAJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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