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DV05 WOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 WOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 69,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,027 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,265 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,076 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,150 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 46,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,957 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,997 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,994 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in tread, poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DV05 WOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 WOW, 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 DV05 WOW registered?

DV05 WOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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