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JO51 HOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 52,789 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 51,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 47,710 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 44,086 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 40,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 32,222 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,667 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,736 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,471 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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JO51 HOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JO51 HOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JO51 HOY registered?

JO51 HOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is JO51 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO51 HOY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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