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J15 MEE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 MEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 72,589 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil border pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,270 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,898 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear prop coupling split slightly

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 71,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs corroded

rear prop coupling split slightly

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,229 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,396 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,387 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,992 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 23,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 23,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,427 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 11,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,942 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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J15 MEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 J15 MEE, 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 J15 MEE registered?

J15 MEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is J15 MEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 MEE 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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