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72 CDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,694 mi
Last recorded51,694 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2025 51,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,441 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 50,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,446 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,037 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,843 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Air strut / leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,457 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,643 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 33,322 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 28,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2008 16,945 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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72 CDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 72 CDV, 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 72 CDV registered?

72 CDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is 72 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 CDV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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