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S333 LJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,369 mi
Last recorded46,369 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 LJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 46,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,880 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2023 40,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,184 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 29,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,458 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 23,303 miles

Both front tyre outer edge cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 23,303 miles

Both front tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,354 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,351 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,283 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 13,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 10,868 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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S333 LJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S333 LJB, 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 S333 LJB registered?

S333 LJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is S333 LJB safe to buy?

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