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J9 JMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,352 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,073 miles

Nearside Front inner Arch slight damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,426 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR PROP SHAFT COUPLING

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,905 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,586 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 66,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 49,059 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 39,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,955 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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J9 JMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J9 JMC, 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 J9 JMC registered?

J9 JMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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