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J23 JRR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 60,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 58,967 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 55,124 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,222 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSR/OSR (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,650 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,239 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 22 Sep 2008 21,339 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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J23 JRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J23 JRR, 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 J23 JRR registered?

J23 JRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is J23 JRR safe to buy?

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