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MF05 OYL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,140 mi
Last recorded28,140 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 OYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 28,140 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 27,615 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,366 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,182 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 25,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,104 miles

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))

both front tyres badly cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,584 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2019 24,177 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,727 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,718 miles

N/S/F Tyre bold on Inner edge & Slightly Perished

O/S/F Tyre bold on Inner edge & Slightly Perished

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 21,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,123 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 14,566 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,821 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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MF05 OYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 MF05 OYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 OYL registered?

MF05 OYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MF05 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 OYL 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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