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MB05 SLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 57,400 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))

Fail 23 May 2026 57,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 19 May 2025 56,749 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 56,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 55,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush air suspension unit, lower ball joint on limits! (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush air suspension unit, lower ball joint. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,832 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,660 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,185 miles

both rear tyres slight perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,055 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,843 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

N/S/F tyre tread low

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,843 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,507 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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MB05 SLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MB05 SLR, 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 MB05 SLR registered?

MB05 SLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MB05 SLR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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