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L28 SJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,868 mi
Last recorded88,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 SJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 84,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,444 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 77,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,365 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,205 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,088 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn in centre of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,351 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,585 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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L28 SJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L28 SJB, 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 L28 SJB registered?

L28 SJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is L28 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 SJB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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