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C40 RGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,122 mi
Last recorded100,122 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 RGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 100,122 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 97,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,594 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (Suspension strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (Lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Caster arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (Suspension strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Caster arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,857 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 78,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edje

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,314 miles

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 70,740 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 12 Jun 2014 67,614 miles

all 4 tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,060 miles

Front brake disc's wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 34,867 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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C40 RGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C40 RGY, 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 C40 RGY registered?

C40 RGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is C40 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C40 RGY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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