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S900 MSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,575 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 66,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,763 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,481 miles

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

engine and floor pan cover fitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 45,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

engine and floor pan cover fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,447 miles

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,212 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2013 36,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,887 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 23,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,384 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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S900 MSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S900 MSL, 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 S900 MSL registered?

S900 MSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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