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N4 OSB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,292 mi
Last recorded79,292 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 OSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,292 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,894 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 77,319 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,952 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords off side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 75,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,195 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,162 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,296 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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N4 OSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N4 OSB, 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

How do I check the history of N4 OSB?

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What year was N4 OSB registered?

N4 OSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is N4 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 OSB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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