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MJ 9766

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,171 mi
Last recorded50,171 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ 9766
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 50,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 49,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,306 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,577 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,764 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear indicators

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,764 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear indicators

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,103 miles

brake fluid close to minimun

Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,432 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,880 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread of inner edges. In my opinion these tyres should be changed as they just meet MoT requirements but will be illegal very soon.

Unable to see testable items due to extensive plastive covers

brake fluid level on minimum

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 6 Dec 2008 24,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake fluid level on minimum

front brake pads worn very low

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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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MJ 9766 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ 9766, 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 MJ 9766 registered?

MJ 9766 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is MJ 9766 safe to buy?

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