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P20 JCA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,028 mi
Last recorded61,028 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 JCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 59,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 56,675 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread 3mm nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre has a minor cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 48,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,821 miles

N/S/F suspension strut lower joint worn

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,134 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,400 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge and in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,432 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 27,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear lamp incomplete on the corner

Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,086 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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P20 JCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P20 JCA, 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 P20 JCA registered?

P20 JCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is P20 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 JCA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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