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M3 OAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 77,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 75,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 73,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,534 miles

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F tyre has slight side wall damage

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,251 miles

Front Fog Lamp inoperative and o/s lamp broken

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

O/S mirror lamp has water ingress

Rear off side exhaust pipe out of alignment

SBC brake system harness bracket dislocated

Fail 15 Oct 2008 17,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Fog Lamp inoperative and o/s lamp broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S mirror lamp has water ingress

Rear off side exhaust pipe out of alignment

SBC brake system harness bracket dislocated

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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M3 OAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M3 OAT, 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 M3 OAT registered?

M3 OAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is M3 OAT safe to buy?

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