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R99 JJD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,014 mi
Last recorded59,014 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 JJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,014 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,865 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 53,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside door mirror discoloured

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,149 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on top of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on top of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 38,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,396 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,965 miles

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

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

battery fault

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 2,829 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 1,080 miles

advise nearside wiper blade

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R99 JJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 R99 JJD, 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 R99 JJD registered?

R99 JJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is R99 JJD safe to buy?

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