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AO03 ANG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ANG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 72,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 69,444 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,804 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 66,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,797 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,375 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,092 miles

outer walls of both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2015 47,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,794 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 42,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,801 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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AO03 ANG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO03 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 AO03 ANG registered?

AO03 ANG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AO03 ANG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 ANG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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