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MM05 WBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 WBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 97,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,674 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 92,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,743 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 Feb 2018 75,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,087 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,860 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 51,860 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 42,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 42,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,584 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,706 miles

long travel on park brake

Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,279 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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MM05 WBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MM05 WBJ, 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 MM05 WBJ registered?

MM05 WBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is MM05 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 WBJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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