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EU55 JFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,584 mi
Last recorded118,584 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 118,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,175 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge. close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,079 miles

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,176 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 100,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tire worn on the outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3 mm outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,362 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,918 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 8,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EU55 JFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU55 JFJ, 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

How do I check the history of EU55 JFJ?

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What year was EU55 JFJ registered?

EU55 JFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is EU55 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 JFJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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