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M30 LRG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,715 mi
Last recorded67,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 63,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,967 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 58,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears wearing on inner edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has undertrays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,227 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 36,244 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,526 miles

all tyres cracked

rear brakes fluctuate on roller test

Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front tyre aged and perished (7yrs)

Nearside rear tyre aged and perished (8yrs)

Offside front tyre aged and perished (13yrs)

Offside rear tyre aged and perished (11yrs)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,496 miles

front reg plate surround broken

Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,595 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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M30 LRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M30 LRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 LRG registered?

M30 LRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is M30 LRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 LRG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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