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HG05 OOH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 69,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,042 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 58,026 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 53,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 50,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,375 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,375 miles

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,364 miles

advise slight play in front hubs

Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise slight play in front hubs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen& starting to lightly judder

Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen& starting to lightly judder

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,753 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,478 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

trims fitted to the outer door sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,460 miles

Covers over both door sill, & both front and rear inner wings, & all floors not allowing full inspection.

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 OOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HG05 OOH, 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 HG05 OOH registered?

HG05 OOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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