CarVerify

Free Car Check

J1 DUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,621 mi
Last recorded38,621 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 DUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 35,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,964 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,956 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 31,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,756 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,552 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,215 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

rear subframe bushes cracking up

Fail 9 Mar 2016 27,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

rear subframe bushes cracking up

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 25,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,805 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 17,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,684 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,050 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 7,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J1 DUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J1 DUU, 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 J1 DUU?

You can check the full history of J1 DUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J1 DUU registered?

J1 DUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is J1 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 DUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J1 DUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J1 DUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.