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EU05 AYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 AYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,658 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,558 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 86,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,912 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,052 miles

Emissions not tested Due to a excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Number plates fitted over number plates!!

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,399 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,739 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 79,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,983 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,983 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,195 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall is cut.

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

both rear suspension hose ferrules are corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,940 miles

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

the ferrule on each rear suspension air units hose is corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel in Tail gate worn below legal limit and side walls damaged - suggest replacement tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2010 38,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel in Tail gate worn below legal limit and side walls damaged - suggest replacement tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EU05 AYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc 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 EU05 AYT, 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 EU05 AYT registered?

EU05 AYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is EU05 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 AYT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 AYT have outstanding finance?

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