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RHM 80Y

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,574 mi
Last recorded53,574 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHM 80Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 53,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 53,344 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 52,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 52,636 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 52,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,008 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 35,000 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,711 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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RHM 80Y is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RHM 80Y, 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 RHM 80Y registered?

RHM 80Y is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is RHM 80Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHM 80Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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