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C2 RGH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,941 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 69,921 miles

Plastic under trays covering testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,243 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 68,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,493 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 66,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 63,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 59,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,063 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 21 Jan 2014 51,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,349 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,462 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,440 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,126 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 35,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,372 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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C2 RGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C2 RGH, 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 C2 RGH registered?

C2 RGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is C2 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 RGH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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