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AY05 NCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,643 mi
Last recorded82,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,643 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 82,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,879 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,484 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,759 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 65,472 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

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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AY05 NCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY05 NCO, 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

How do I check the history of AY05 NCO?

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What year was AY05 NCO registered?

AY05 NCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is AY05 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 NCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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