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R16 CJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,461 mi
Last recorded25,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 CJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 25,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 24,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 23,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 23,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 23,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,684 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 18,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 17,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 13,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 12,183 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 11,067 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 10,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,768 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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R16 CJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R16 CJN, 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 R16 CJN registered?

R16 CJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is R16 CJN safe to buy?

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