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P659 STU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,429 mi
Last recorded102,429 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 90,797 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,741 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,577 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,395 miles

N/S Discs pitted.

Pass 25 May 2011 45,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,091 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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P659 STU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P659 STU, 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 P659 STU?

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What year was P659 STU registered?

P659 STU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is P659 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 STU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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