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M700 AJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,234 mi
Last recorded123,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 AJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,791 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 107,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 102,438 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,946 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,437 miles

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

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

rear number plate loose

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,821 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,537 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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M700 AJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M700 AJJ, 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 M700 AJJ registered?

M700 AJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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