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A7 EEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,479 mi
Last recorded64,479 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 64,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,432 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,506 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,154 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,787 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,058 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,951 miles

Both rear tyres at 2.5mm advise replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,251 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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A7 EEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A7 EEA, 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 A7 EEA registered?

A7 EEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is A7 EEA safe to buy?

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