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MJI 70

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,439 mi
Last recorded67,439 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 70
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 66,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,685 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall worn slightly from under inflated tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 58,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,563 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,538 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on both edges.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 26,538 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front tyres worn unevenly on both edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,526 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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MJI 70 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 MJI 70, 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 MJI 70 registered?

MJI 70 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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