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B8 CLM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 50,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,893 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,475 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,225 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall slight damage.

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 30,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,133 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,385 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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B8 CLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B8 CLM, 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 B8 CLM registered?

B8 CLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is B8 CLM safe to buy?

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