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DG05 LLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 62,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 62,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,631 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 3 Oct 2017 53,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,893 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,016 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 27,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,598 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,031 miles

front and rear no plates starting to become delaminated

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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DG05 LLU 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 90.5%.

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 DG05 LLU, 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

How do I check the history of DG05 LLU?

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What year was DG05 LLU registered?

DG05 LLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is DG05 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LLU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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