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NJ05 YFS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 92,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 89,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,002 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,992 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,254 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,744 miles

advice front dics almost end to it service life.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,406 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 294,069 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,233 miles

off/side and near/side rear tyres wearing at inner shoulders

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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NJ05 YFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ05 YFS, 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 NJ05 YFS registered?

NJ05 YFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NJ05 YFS safe to buy?

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