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A2 ANT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ANT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 101,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 101,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 101,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 101,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 100,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 99,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 98,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,407 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 7 Jun 2016 88,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,986 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,986 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,028 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,404 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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A2 ANT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc 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 A2 ANT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 ANT registered?

A2 ANT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is A2 ANT safe to buy?

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