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CE05 GZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 97,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,131 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,387 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 88,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 88,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,608 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,129 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre been catching top suspension arm worn tyre okay at time of test

offside front tyre been catching top suspension arm worn tyre ok at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,759 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 4 Mar 2011 69,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,624 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise adjustment of foot operated parking brake

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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CE05 GZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CE05 GZK, 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 CE05 GZK registered?

CE05 GZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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