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81 DS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,788 mi
Last recorded34,788 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 34,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 34,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,642 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 31,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 31,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,553 miles

nearside front tyre tread feathered

offside front tyre tread feathered

offside front wheel bearing v slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,916 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,980 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 13,983 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS, 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 81 DS registered?

81 DS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is 81 DS safe to buy?

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