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83 AE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,272 mi
Last recorded36,272 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 AE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 36,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 35,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,191 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,869 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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83 AE 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 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 83 AE, 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 83 AE registered?

83 AE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is 83 AE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 AE 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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