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L20 HJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 102,669 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 102,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 100,750 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,052 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 97,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,391 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 95,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,854 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 93,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,645 miles

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

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,199 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,570 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,532 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 46,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,965 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,044 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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L20 HJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L20 HJA, 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 L20 HJA registered?

L20 HJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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