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SL05 BYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,790 mi
Last recorded49,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 49,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 44,454 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,134 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 41,123 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,930 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,969 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,212 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,148 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 12 Sep 2008 16,253 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 BYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYE, 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 BYE registered?

SL05 BYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SL05 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 BYE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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