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E20 MAG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,701 mi
Last recorded42,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 42,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,970 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished & cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,757 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,316 miles

Oil leak nearside rocker cover gasket

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,380 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak from nearside of engine

Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,380 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

oil leak from nearside of engine

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,027 miles

offside front tyre limited remaining tread depth particularly on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,012 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge / tread depth becoming low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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E20 MAG 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 E20 MAG, 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 E20 MAG registered?

E20 MAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is E20 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 MAG 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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