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MT05 JXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,659 mi
Last recorded102,659 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 98,679 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 2 x pipes badly corroded - risk of bursting during test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint that attaches to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint that attaches to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,808 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,151 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,640 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,300 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,300 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,716 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,408 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,408 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 48,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs starting to corrode & scored on inner face

Pass 19 May 2010 39,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,279 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,100 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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MT05 JXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MT05 JXC, 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 MT05 JXC registered?

MT05 JXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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