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81 APR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 APR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 68,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,788 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 65,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,704 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,000 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn in centre of tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,809 miles

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,266 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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81 APR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 81 APR, 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

How do I check the history of 81 APR?

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What year was 81 APR registered?

81 APR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is 81 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 APR 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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