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LL05 ZJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,232 mi
Last recorded41,232 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 ZJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 41,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 31,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,475 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 30,464 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,805 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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LL05 ZJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LL05 ZJN, 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 LL05 ZJN registered?

LL05 ZJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LL05 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL05 ZJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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