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J300 TOE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,168 mi
Last recorded104,168 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 TOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 96,405 miles

brake wear warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,003 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,142 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 May 2011 57,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,653 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,506 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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J300 TOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J300 TOE, 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 J300 TOE registered?

J300 TOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is J300 TOE safe to buy?

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