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M999 GGB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 GGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 79,084 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,417 miles

NO O/S/F FOG LIGHT WORKING

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,047 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 69,047 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 61,753 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn, both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides, PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 55,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,137 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise near side front wing mirror side repeater damaged still working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,123 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,962 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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M999 GGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M999 GGB, 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 M999 GGB registered?

M999 GGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M999 GGB safe to buy?

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