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SK05 OYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,805 mi
Last recorded66,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,353 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,151 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger broken off holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,933 miles

Offside door mirror poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 52,955 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,315 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Front wipers smearing the screen slightly

N/S/R Tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 20,631 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)

oil leak from nearing rocker cover gaskit

oil leak from offside rocker cover gaskit

Fail 2 Apr 2010 20,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

oil leak from nearing rocker cover gaskit

oil leak from offside rocker cover gaskit

Pass 10 Apr 2009 9,939 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SK05 OYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 SK05 OYY, 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 SK05 OYY registered?

SK05 OYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is SK05 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 OYY 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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