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OU05 OUG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,578 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,779 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,862 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,130 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,463 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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OU05 OUG 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 94.7%.

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 OU05 OUG, 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 OU05 OUG registered?

OU05 OUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 OUG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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