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LJL 1T

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,770 mi
Last recorded30,770 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJL 1T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

certain components obscured from view

Fail 6 Oct 2025 30,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 30,176 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 29,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,136 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 29,136 miles

Emissions not tested engine cut out and wont restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,904 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 22,904 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,984 miles

engine covers fitted

full undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 19,984 miles

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

engine covers fitted

full undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,499 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 16,499 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,596 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,807 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 6,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,408 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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LJL 1T is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJL 1T, 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 LJL 1T registered?

LJL 1T is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is LJL 1T safe to buy?

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