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S500 ERB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,947 mi
Last recorded72,947 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 ERB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 72,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TYRE WALL CURB DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,144 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,748 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,146 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 ERB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ERB, 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 ERB registered?

S500 ERB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is S500 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 ERB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S500 ERB have outstanding finance?

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