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H17 ETT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

133,814 mi
Last recorded133,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ETT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,485 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,610 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,976 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,845 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,867 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 5 Dec 2011 99,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,584 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 86,584 miles

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

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

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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H17 ETT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H17 ETT, 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 H17 ETT registered?

H17 ETT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is H17 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 ETT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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