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E1 JSH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,469 mi
Last recorded56,469 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 JSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 55,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 48,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 19,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre low/cracking tread

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,602 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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E1 JSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E1 JSH, 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 E1 JSH registered?

E1 JSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is E1 JSH safe to buy?

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