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S500 CBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,063 mi
Last recorded37,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 CBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 37,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,591 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,232 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 32,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 31,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low on offside rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (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 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,803 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,441 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,578 miles

brake fluid reservoir between maximum and minimum levels

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,294 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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S500 CBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S500 CBP, 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 S500 CBP registered?

S500 CBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is S500 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 CBP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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