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22 MCG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,326 mi
Last recorded40,326 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 MCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 40,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 38,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022
Pass 30 Dec 2021 37,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,911 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 35,326 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,456 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 34,456 miles

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,918 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,566 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 22,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,106 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,066 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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22 MCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 22 MCG, 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 22 MCG registered?

22 MCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is 22 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 MCG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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