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S60 JDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 JDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,835 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 200,407 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 200,407 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 189,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 148,984 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 148,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 127,291 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

small chip in windscreen. a call to gavin at autoglass is advised.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing outer edge

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

small chip in windscreen. a call to gavin at autoglass is advised.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,145 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 76,982 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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S60 JDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S60 JDV, 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

How do I check the history of S60 JDV?

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What year was S60 JDV registered?

S60 JDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is S60 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S60 JDV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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