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SJZ 866

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 866
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,748 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 106,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,036 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 102,023 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,997 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,305 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,304 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,706 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,715 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders, do not yet show ply or cord.

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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SJZ 866 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 77.3%.

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 SJZ 866, 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 SJZ 866 registered?

SJZ 866 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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