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305 WTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration305 WTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,919 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 59,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 59,868 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 59,868 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,755 miles

number plates changed prior to mot test

Pass 1 Aug 2020 59,508 miles

2ND SET OF NUMBER PLATES IN BOOT

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,950 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,880 miles

front wipers worn

os and ns rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,767 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,276 miles

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

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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305 WTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 305 WTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 305 WTY registered?

305 WTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is 305 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 305 WTY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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