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S28 HDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,876 mi
Last recorded56,876 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 HDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 56,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 55,762 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 55,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,227 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met requirements @ 17%

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most ball joint, dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,239 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,386 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 rule applied ATTENTION REQD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,876 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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S28 HDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S28 HDS, 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 S28 HDS registered?

S28 HDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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