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M4 HME

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,574 mi
Last recorded108,574 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 HME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 108,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 95,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed pirelli 245/45R17 95W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit continental 255/45R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit continental 255/45R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cut to cords not excess (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look low (3.5.1i)

covers & trays

oil leaks

parking brake sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,607 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror loose

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,032 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,834 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,152 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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M4 HME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M4 HME, 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 M4 HME registered?

M4 HME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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