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J14 RDF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 RDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 79,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,968 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,856 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,259 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 61,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,533 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,162 miles

Offside 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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J14 RDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J14 RDF, 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 J14 RDF registered?

J14 RDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is J14 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 RDF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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