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M123 GEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 GEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in tyre.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,797 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))

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

Offside Rear indiactor slight reduce light intensity

Fail 14 Aug 2024 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear indiactor slight reduce light intensity

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,133 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,585 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Small chip in front windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,366 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both rear arms (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,357 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 61,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres very worn on inner edge also

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,176 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,763 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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M123 GEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M123 GEF, 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 M123 GEF registered?

M123 GEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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