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SL05 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 59,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 56,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,523 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 49,482 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 45,630 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 45,247 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,412 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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SL05 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL05 AMG registered?

SL05 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SL05 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 AMG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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