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RAJ 11G

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 11G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 59,954 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 59,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 56,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 54,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,494 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,515 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,670 miles

oil leak [gearbox area?]!

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,189 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 Jan 2008 18,122 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)

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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RAJ 11G is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RAJ 11G, 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 RAJ 11G registered?

RAJ 11G is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RAJ 11G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAJ 11G shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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