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S15 OLG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,089 mi
Last recorded157,089 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 157,089 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged / insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Gearbox cooler pipe corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 157,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged / insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Gearbox cooler pipe corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 156,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 152,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service Light on in dash

Fail 25 May 2023 152,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service Light on in dash

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,924 miles

Brake pad wear warning message on dash

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 150,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 150,675 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 145,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 145,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,974 miles

corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2015 135,758 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 30 Oct 2015 135,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 123,006 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 123,006 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,539 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 115,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,545 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 91,545 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,999 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 4 Sep 2008 48,696 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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S15 OLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S15 OLG, 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 S15 OLG registered?

S15 OLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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