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D1 MDC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,564 mi
Last recorded75,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 75,564 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,346 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,043 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,243 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 56,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 47,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,642 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,641 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,678 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)

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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D1 MDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 D1 MDC, 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 D1 MDC registered?

D1 MDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is D1 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 MDC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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