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D9 DHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,271 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,655 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 78,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 74,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,655 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to the inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,959 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge not a fail so pass and advise

offside rear brake feels to be binding slightly but not showing in rolling road so pass and advise

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,502 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

excess plastic to underside

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,502 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

excess plastic to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,599 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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D9 DHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D9 DHG, 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 D9 DHG registered?

D9 DHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is D9 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 DHG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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