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J20 OEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 57,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,183 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,280 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 38,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,981 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,954 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,173 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 24,158 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,584 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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J20 OEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J20 OEA, 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 J20 OEA registered?

J20 OEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is J20 OEA safe to buy?

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