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SB05 JFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 79,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 74,361 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 67,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 59,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 59,308 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,642 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are age related cracking/ pershed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 55,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking electric fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are age related cracking/ pershed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,563 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,092 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,761 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2009 39,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,748 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB05 JFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SB05 JFG, 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 SB05 JFG registered?

SB05 JFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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