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PCZ 8255

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 8255
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 63,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,043 miles

break pipes covered by plastic undertrays some not visible to check

Fail 14 Jun 2024 63,033 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

break pipes covered by plastic undertrays some not visible to check

Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,541 miles

brake pipes covered by plastic under trays some not visible to check

Fail 15 Jun 2023 62,539 miles

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

brake pipes covered by plastic under trays some not visible to check

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,709 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 60,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,275 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 59,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn down (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,771 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,680 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 53,843 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 51,305 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,273 miles

Cut in side wall - N/S/F tyre under 25mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,808 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,808 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,546 miles

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

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)

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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PCZ 8255 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PCZ 8255, 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

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What year was PCZ 8255 registered?

PCZ 8255 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is PCZ 8255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCZ 8255 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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