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J8 RCA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,837 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 75,837 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 69,825 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,329 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,721 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,497 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 61,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,834 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,518 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,864 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,565 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,290 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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J8 RCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 J8 RCA, 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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J8 RCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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