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S500 LHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,883 mi
Last recorded57,883 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 LHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *Strong advise* (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,068 miles

tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,082 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,170 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 LHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 LHF, 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 S500 LHF registered?

S500 LHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is S500 LHF safe to buy?

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