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2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,608 mi
Last recorded33,608 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 33,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 33,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 33,266 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 30,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 30,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,143 miles

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

engine/gearbox oil leaking

off side front tyre low tread

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,363 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres 2mm

front tyres 3mm

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,363 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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GP03 CAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GP03 CAR, 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 GP03 CAR registered?

GP03 CAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is GP03 CAR safe to buy?

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