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S100 HRW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 75,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 68,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 55,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,998 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 46,396 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 43,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 43,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 42,086 miles

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)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted + full floor trays fitted

advise offside front tyre label peeling off only surface rubber

advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,141 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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S100 HRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 S100 HRW, 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 S100 HRW registered?

S100 HRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is S100 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 HRW 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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