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R60 RVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,489 mi
Last recorded73,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 RVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 66,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,012 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,642 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front tyre cut, but no visible signs of cord or canvas.

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off Side Front Tyre has chunks missing out of the side wall no cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak from n/s rocker cover area

Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,659 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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R60 RVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 R60 RVG, 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 R60 RVG registered?

R60 RVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is R60 RVG safe to buy?

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