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G1 JSK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 JSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 122,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 121,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 121,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 119,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 116,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 108,509 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 108,509 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,025 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 93,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,424 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,504 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2010 37,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,326 miles

n/s/r jacking point pad missing

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,199 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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G1 JSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G1 JSK, 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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G1 JSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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