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A9 OTM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,816 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 82,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,189 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,189 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,615 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,611 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,401 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 79,400 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,822 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,141 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,398 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,293 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)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,727 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,368 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 Oct 2011 35,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,701 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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A9 OTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 OTM, 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 A9 OTM registered?

A9 OTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is A9 OTM safe to buy?

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