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R9 OSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,635 mi
Last recorded49,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 47,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 46,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 46,933 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 46,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 46,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 46,803 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 46,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 46,694 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 46,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,419 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,569 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,319 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre tread low and outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,498 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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R9 OSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R9 OSL, 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 R9 OSL registered?

R9 OSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is R9 OSL safe to buy?

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