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OE05 XOZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 81,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 81,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 79,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,129 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,128 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,396 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,396 miles

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

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

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 2 Jul 2015 58,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,762 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 20 Jul 2009 23,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,280 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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OE05 XOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 OE05 XOZ, 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 OE05 XOZ registered?

OE05 XOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is OE05 XOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 XOZ 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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