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1 SLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slr

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,976 mi
Last recorded17,976 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr12,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 17,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 17,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 17,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 17,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 17,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,008 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 10,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,194 miles

front brake pads breaking up

front number plate letters slightly smaller but still readable from distance

Pass 11 Oct 2010 2,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 2,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 2,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 1,955 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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1 SLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 12,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 SLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 SLR registered?

1 SLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is 1 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SLR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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