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M2 AMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 82,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts ,covered (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,372 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS DUE TO UNDER VEHICLE COVERS \ GUARDS...

Pass 3 May 2019 81,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,252 miles

Both front tyre's starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2016 79,344 miles

Both front tyres perrished..

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall..

Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres perrished..

Both rear tryes close to legal limit.

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall..

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,985 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyres have slight cracks in treads

under trays fitted as standard some components not fully checked

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,985 miles

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

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)

all tyres have slight cracks in treads

under trays fitted as standard some components not fully checked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 52,801 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 23,842 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 15,635 miles

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,186 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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M2 AMC 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 71.4%.

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 M2 AMC, 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 M2 AMC registered?

M2 AMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is M2 AMC safe to buy?

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