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J8 TEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,318 mi
Last recorded58,318 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 58,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,593 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 57,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frront arm inner bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,401 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Clouding (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,228 miles

Offside mirror glass cloudy

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 56,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror glass cloudy

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut less then 25mm in length

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,338 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,084 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 36,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,746 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 31,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Uneven tyre wear. Geometry required.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,444 miles

Deterioration to inner side wall offside rear tyre.

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres and offside rear.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,181 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,514 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 TEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J8 TEO, 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 J8 TEO registered?

J8 TEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is J8 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 TEO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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