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HV05 XLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,487 mi
Last recorded68,487 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 68,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,916 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 76,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,916 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 43,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 43,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,548 miles

both front tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm tread depth.

slight play to nearside front lower ball joints.

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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HV05 XLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 HV05 XLY, 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 HV05 XLY registered?

HV05 XLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is HV05 XLY safe to buy?

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