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N3 JGM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 50,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 49,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 49,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 48,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,564 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,519 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,469 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 36,680 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,302 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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N3 JGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N3 JGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N3 JGM registered?

N3 JGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is N3 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 JGM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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