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M500 SGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,150 mi
Last recorded28,150 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 26,184 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 25,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,468 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,267 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 22,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,119 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,982 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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M500 SGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 M500 SGG, 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 M500 SGG registered?

M500 SGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is M500 SGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 SGG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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