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J4 MFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 78,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,158 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,863 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,671 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,499 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on lower plastic under trays under car

part of engine cover missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 62,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,754 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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J4 MFC 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 J4 MFC, 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 J4 MFC registered?

J4 MFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is J4 MFC safe to buy?

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