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MT05 MAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 36,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,360 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 33,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,048 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,566 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 9 Jul 2010 23,683 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,887 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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MT05 MAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MT05 MAT, 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 MT05 MAT registered?

MT05 MAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is MT05 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 MAT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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