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RGH 847

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,403 mi
Last recorded33,403 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 847
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 33,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 33,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 32,421 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

multiple undertrays/covers fitted, some components obscured

Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,996 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2021 31,194 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,653 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,670 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,146 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,436 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,580 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,203 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,955 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 Front 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 23 Oct 2013 23,988 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres badly cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,709 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,157 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,755 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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RGH 847 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc 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 RGH 847, 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 RGH 847 registered?

RGH 847 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is RGH 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGH 847 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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