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X80 JRW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

156,716 mi
Last recorded156,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 JRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 156,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 156,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 150,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 136,397 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly misty. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 136,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly misty. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 128,502 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 106,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP NOT WORKING.

Nearside Front PARKING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,961 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 98,959 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and rear on outer edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,902 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,643 miles

Engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 75,086 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wearing on inner edge,close too cords showing,2,mm across width of tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,062 miles

front brake disc,s slightly lipped.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 50,690 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,756 miles

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

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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X80 JRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X80 JRW, 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 X80 JRW registered?

X80 JRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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