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H2 HOR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 HOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,533 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power assisted steering system leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 55,437 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 53,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 53,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 51,886 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 May 2022 50,385 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 48,736 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 48,736 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,370 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,775 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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H2 HOR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H2 HOR, 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 H2 HOR registered?

H2 HOR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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