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H16 DOE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 64,496 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp and Turning lamp not work, also broken lens

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp and Turning lamp not work, also broken lens

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp and Turning lamp not work, also broken lens

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp and Turning lamp not work, also broken lens

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Propshaft coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight movement in lower bush of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,411 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 57,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,848 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,668 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 42,917 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 42,805 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

nearside rear suspension unit damp with oil

offside rear suspension unit boot split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,106 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 33,106 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,834 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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H16 DOE 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 77.3%.

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 H16 DOE, 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 H16 DOE registered?

H16 DOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is H16 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 DOE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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