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HTK 899

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,277 mi
Last recorded59,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTK 899
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 58,868 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake may require adjustment

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 58,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 58,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 58,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 57,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,054 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 34,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 26 Mar 2011 34,659 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 8 Mar 2010 31,784 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,927 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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HTK 899 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTK 899, 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 HTK 899 registered?

HTK 899 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is HTK 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTK 899 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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