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EU05 OPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,434 mi
Last recorded107,434 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 106,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 101,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 100,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump on outer side wall, also has a deep cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,665 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 79,012 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs warping

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,054 miles

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

centre under tray broken

slightly long park brake travle

Pass 30 May 2008 22,952 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner/outer edges

lower effort on offside park brake

strongly advise to have front tyres replaced

Fail 30 May 2008 22,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres bald on inner/outer edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

lower effort on offside park brake

strongly advise to have front tyres replaced

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 OPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

EU05 OPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EU05 OPP safe to buy?

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