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GX05 OYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,717 mi
Last recorded44,717 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 44,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

covers restricting inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2026 44,717 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Lower Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

covers restricting inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 3 Jul 2025 44,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,273 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 39,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush badly splitting (rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

possible steering joint faulty

Fail 16 Aug 2014 24,307 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

possible steering joint faulty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper juddering

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,900 miles

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,475 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 12,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,906 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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GX05 OYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX05 OYZ, 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 GX05 OYZ registered?

GX05 OYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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