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D21 NMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 NMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 58,947 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,976 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,913 miles

Fuel system component leaking from filler neck above rear box (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight play at both front wheels

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to go bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to go bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight smell of petrol inside car

Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,636 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,343 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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D21 NMC 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 94.7%.

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 D21 NMC, 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 D21 NMC registered?

D21 NMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is D21 NMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 NMC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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