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J7 BXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,201 mi
Last recorded41,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 41,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,055 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack manufactured in 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,777 miles

engine check light on

Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working tail (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,436 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 cut in outer wall and inner wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has a split in inner wall cant see fault when inspected

engine check light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,396 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall no fault found when inspected

engine check light on

Pass 30 Mar 2013 20,408 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing low (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low (possible tracking fault)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Sep 2011 19,784 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edge low tread (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres inner edge low tread (possible tracking fault)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,824 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,989 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 13,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r road wheel damaged

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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J7 BXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J7 BXR, 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 J7 BXR registered?

J7 BXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is J7 BXR safe to buy?

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