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HX05 UOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,633 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 42,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,481 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 4 Apr 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,933 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,938 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2011 28,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,462 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,417 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,867 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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HX05 UOO 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 HX05 UOO, 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 HX05 UOO registered?

HX05 UOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is HX05 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 UOO 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.

Does HX05 UOO have outstanding finance?

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