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DJM 625

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJM 625
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,369 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,826 miles

Cut in tread on the nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,452 miles

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

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

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

metal in centre tread offside front tyre

rear pads down to 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 44,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,919 miles

2 emission sheets printed

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

large under trays

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,871 miles

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

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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DJM 625 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 DJM 625, 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 DJM 625 registered?

DJM 625 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is DJM 625 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJM 625 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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