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M40 CTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 76,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 72,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,626 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering joint

Offside Rear tyre nearing limits

Offside offside handbrake just in limits

covers fitted under body

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 65,112 miles

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 23 May 2015 62,498 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 62,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 62,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,463 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 56,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,368 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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M40 CTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M40 CTN, 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 M40 CTN registered?

M40 CTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is M40 CTN safe to buy?

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