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V8 JPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,440 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Rear outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 97,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Rear outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 94,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 75,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Shock absorber/Air spring (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,973 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

O/s front lower front ball joint boot starting to split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all road springs covered by rubber bellows not allowing full inspection

front brake discs pitted on the inside face

manafacters under guards prevent acess to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2011 30,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all road springs covered by rubber bellows not allowing full inspection

front brake discs pitted on the inside face

manafacters under guards prevent acess to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,318 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 28,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 21,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,591 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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V8 JPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V8 JPW, 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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V8 JPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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