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CN05 UPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,505 mi
Last recorded37,505 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 37,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 37,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 36,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,454 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

incorrect number plates fitted under correctly spaced number plates

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,669 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 11,778 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,035 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,415 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,983 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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CN05 UPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CN05 UPZ, 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 CN05 UPZ registered?

CN05 UPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is CN05 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 UPZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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