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SG04 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 68,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit has a very light misting of oil

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,522 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit has a very light misting of oil

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,422 miles

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)

small gash outer wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

small gash outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,157 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,626 miles

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

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

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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SG04 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG04 AMG, 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 SG04 AMG registered?

SG04 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SG04 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG04 AMG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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