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SL02 HOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,396 mi
Last recorded37,396 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 37,396 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 37,393 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 36,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,522 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 36,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,819 miles

engine oil leak

transmission fluid leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,733 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 21,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,461 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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SL02 HOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL02 HOT, 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 SL02 HOT registered?

SL02 HOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SL02 HOT safe to buy?

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