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HH05 JVH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH05 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underneath covered with plastic under trays

Pass 26 Apr 2023 66,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,136 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related surface rust underneath

Fail 19 Apr 2022 65,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 58,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,918 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 49,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 46,874 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight leak fron nearside front suspension strut

Pass 28 May 2012 45,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,801 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,926 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 28,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,757 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 18,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HH05 JVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HH05 JVH, 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 HH05 JVH registered?

HH05 JVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is HH05 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HH05 JVH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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