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980 CPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,788 mi
Last recorded17,788 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration980 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 17,788 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 17,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 16,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,687 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,333 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 16,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,318 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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980 CPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 980 CPB, 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 980 CPB registered?

980 CPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is 980 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 980 CPB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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