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OE05 XPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,740 mi
Last recorded64,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 57,955 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,654 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 39,655 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indecator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,729 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 34,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear/Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear/Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 34,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,814 miles

Both front camber arm bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 22,519 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,231 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 XPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OE05 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

OE05 XPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is OE05 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 XPJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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