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GIB 5800

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 5800
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,858 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 46,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,825 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket snapped off top arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both lower roll pins in callipers not in correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted can not check all components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 41,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 38,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 14,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,599 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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GIB 5800 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 GIB 5800, 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 GIB 5800 registered?

GIB 5800 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is GIB 5800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 5800 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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