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L500 APJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 APJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 52,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 50,016 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 49,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 49,586 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 48,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 48,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,145 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,744 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,722 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,515 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 7 Jan 2009 28,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,257 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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L500 APJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L500 APJ, 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 L500 APJ registered?

L500 APJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is L500 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 APJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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