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R1 SXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 109,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,849 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2018 102,953 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 98,073 miles

covers and shields

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,188 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,311 miles

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 Nov 2010 49,196 miles

near/side front tyre worn at inner shoulder

off/side front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,228 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 33,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R1 SXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R1 SXL, 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 R1 SXL registered?

R1 SXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is R1 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 SXL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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