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986 DA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,608 mi
Last recorded46,608 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration986 DA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 46,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 45,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 43,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,926 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 36,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,351 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 35,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,954 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,916 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 22 Mar 2011 22,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,227 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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986 DA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 986 DA, 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 986 DA registered?

986 DA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is 986 DA safe to buy?

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