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R26 MJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,258 mi
Last recorded37,258 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 37,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 35,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,052 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,717 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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R26 MJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R26 MJE, 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 R26 MJE registered?

R26 MJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is R26 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 MJE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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