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838 MME

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,474 mi
Last recorded51,474 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration838 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 49,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 46,776 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 45,517 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,132 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2012 33,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,477 miles

both rear tyres worn low in tread centre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,834 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,519 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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838 MME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 838 MME, 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 838 MME registered?

838 MME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 838 MME safe to buy?

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