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Y999 BJS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,850 mi
Last recorded93,850 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 BJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 93,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 88,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 88,281 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,745 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,925 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,891 miles

Rokker covers leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rokker covers leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,858 miles

nail in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,907 miles

Some of the L.e.d"s in the n/s side repeater are not working

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y999 BJS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y999 BJS, 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 Y999 BJS registered?

Y999 BJS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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