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SH02 OOH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 74,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 59,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,523 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,124 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

Rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,581 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on tread edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,141 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake pads not visible through the wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,633 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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SH02 OOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SH02 OOH, 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 SH02 OOH registered?

SH02 OOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SH02 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 OOH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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