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GEG 111

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 111
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 84,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 84,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,145 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,223 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,558 miles

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

condensation in side repeaters

Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

condensation in side repeaters

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant warning lamp on dash

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both have condensation in side lenses (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 12 May 2018 48,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 43,134 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 43,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 37,813 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 27,792 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,730 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,634 miles

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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GEG 111 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GEG 111, 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 GEG 111 registered?

GEG 111 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is GEG 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEG 111 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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