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DF05 BYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 96,272 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 96,272 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going through body, feeding flexilbe hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,311 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,367 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,725 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,748 miles

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

OSF tyre perished/cracking - slight

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,211 miles

rear tyre treads wearimg low

Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,211 miles

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

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

rear tyre treads wearimg low

Pass 23 May 2011 42,652 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake fluid level getting low

front brake discs wearing

Fail 18 May 2011 42,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake fluid level getting low

front brake discs wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,330 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges,tyre treads starting to split.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,330 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges,tyre treads starting to split.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 22,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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DF05 BYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF05 BYX, 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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DF05 BYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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