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A6 ANG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,285 mi
Last recorded49,285 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ANG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 49,285 miles

Engine cover & undertrays installed unable to check certain items

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 47,186 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 46,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre brake light broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,517 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs undercut/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,240 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,862 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 36,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,064 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2011 30,144 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,800 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel pipes due to under vehicle covers

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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A6 ANG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A6 ANG, 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 A6 ANG registered?

A6 ANG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is A6 ANG safe to buy?

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