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HG05 LRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 91,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 91,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,844 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))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 85,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,136 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,627 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre too x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 60,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,423 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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HG05 LRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HG05 LRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 LRF registered?

HG05 LRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HG05 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 LRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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